Policy and Advocacy Approaches

14 Apr 2024 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Hall A
Lori-AnnFisher Chairperson University of the West Indies, MonaJamaica
MarcelloTonelli Chairperson Senior Associate Dean (Clinical Research), CummingCanada

Session Description:
This session will improve understanding of capacity and barriers to UHC for kidney care and discuss strategies for advocacy for kidney diseases.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the extent of UHC for kidney diseases, understand the role of advocacy organizations for CKD care, understand the role of NCD programs and CKD-specific programs for CKD management.

Time Session
4:30 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Universal Health Coverage for Kidney Diseases: Feasibility, Barriers, and Opportunities for Improving Global Kidney Health
VivekanandJha Speaker vjha@georgeinstitute.org.inGeorge Institute for Global Health IndiaIndia
4:45 p.m.
5 p.m.
The Role of Kidney Health Advocacy Organizations in Reducing the Global Burden of Kidney Diseases
ValerieLuyckx Speaker valerie.luyckx@uzh.chUniversity of ZurichSwitzerland
5 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
A Case for National Prevention Programs to Manage CKD
IkechiOkpechi Speaker University of AlbertaCanada
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Q and A