KUWAIT CITY, March 11, (KUNA): Kuwait Nephrology Association (KNA) is later this week marking World Kidney Day, which is celebrated on the second Thursday of March each year.

KNA is joining leading international nephrology associations and societies in all parts of the world in marking this day, KNA President Dr Ali Al-Sahow told KUNA, Monday.

KNA activities on this occasion reflect its deep belief in the importance of spreading awareness on chronic renal and kidney diseases, which are “common, silent, and dangerous” conditions that are, however, easy to detect and treat in early stages.

A number of awareness messages would be published on local dailies, besides distribution of fliers in The Avenues mall with offer of fast checkups on weight and blood pressure by a nurse and the chance for visitors to ask a specialized doctor for advice and assessment, he added.

Al-Sahow meanwhile called on the public to visit the website of the KNA to learn more and get more information on related diseases and care.