World Kidney Day 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts

World Kidney Day 2026: Check 5 lesser-known facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Feb 27, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Kidney Day Every year, World Kidney Day 2026 is observed on the second Thursday of March, so this year, it falls on March 12, to raise awareness about kidney health File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Theme for 2026 The theme for 2026 is "Kidney Health For All - Caring for People, Protecting the Planet" highlighting the link between environmental factors and your kidneys File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Importance of kidneys The kidneys are responsible for waste filtration in the body to remove waste, maintain blood pressure, produce red blood cells, and keep bones strong File pic [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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