World Kidney Day raises awareness on March 9 annually.

Kidneys mentioned over 30 times in the Bible.

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Early Egyptian texts describe kidneys from 1550 B.C.

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ISN and IFKF established World Kidney Day in 2006.

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Emphasis on diabetes, hypertension as kidney disease risk factors.

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Governments urged to invest in kidney screening and care.

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This year's theme focuses on improving patient outcomes.

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