Kidney Foundation-Malawi

Kidney Foundation Malawi

Together we can reduce chronic Kidney Disease

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Healthy Kidneys, Healthy Communities

Putting people at the centre of kidney care.

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Together for Kidney Health

Raising awareness, saving lives, protecting our future.

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Background Information

The Kidney Foundation-Malawi (KFM) was formed in 2016 by the kidney failure patients as an independent and voluntary organizations comprising of, Kidney failure patients, Renal Nurses, Doctors, Guardian, stakeholders in the renal services delivery and individuals. The foundation is a member of International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF), World Kidney Day Alliance (WKDA) International Alliance of Patients Organization (IAPO) National Alliance Patients Organizations-Malawi (NAPOM), Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health (GloPAKH) and The Malawi Non Communicable Disease Alliance. (MW-NCDA)

We believe that:

Everyone deserves access to kidney health care, regardless of where they live.

Early prevention and awareness can save lives from kidney disease.

Healthy kidneys are the foundation of healthy families and communities.

No one should suffer or die from kidney disease due to lack of information or care.

Caring for people and protecting the planet leads to better kidney health for all.

Empowering communities today protects kidney health for future generations.

“Access to kidney care is not a privilege — it is essential for a healthy Malawi.”

Our Commitment to Sustainable Development

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we work to promote good health and well-being, reduce health inequalities, and ensure access to kidney health services for all.

Sustainable Development Goals

Our Key Programs

1

Prevention

We work toward helping people at risk to take the steps they need to prevent or slow the progression of kidney diseases. We promote the effective life style to deter people from having the problem. This is done through the radio programs and public meetings.

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2

Education

With the help of the medical personnel and using our lived experience we offer education using the public and private radio and Television to give the general public the required information. Every year we participate the World Kidney Day as one ware of doing the awareness.

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3

Advocacy

We take a leadership role in advocating for policies and programs to meet the needs of people living with kidney diseases and those at risk. We are using our lived experience as a tool for the advocacy

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