Young kidney patients from Wadia Hospital enjoy a joyful zoo visit on World Kidney Day 2025 | File Photo
Mumbai: To mark World Kidney Day, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children launched a month-long awareness campaign dedicated to safeguarding children’s kidney health. As part of the initiative, the hospital organised a special zoo visit for child patients, offering them a day of joy and relaxation.
Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children has planned a month-long campaign featuring educational, interactive, and community-focused activities to raise awareness about kidney health and the importance of early detection. This year’s theme, ‘Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early and Protect Kidney Health’, underscores the urgent need for awareness and preventive care among children.
Kidney diseases may not show symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. To engage young minds, the hospital kicked-off the month with a poster-making competition on kidney health, encouraging children to express their understanding creatively. On March 13, it hosted a special celebration by bringing together doctors, hospital staff, nephrology patients, kidney donors, and their families.
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To uplift the spirits of brave young nephrology patients, the hospital organized a joyful trip to Ranibaug Zoo, Byculla, filling their day with laughter, excitement, and a sense of freedom beyond hospital walls. For these children, battling kidney disease is a daily struggle, often filled with pain, uncertainty, and countless hospital visits. Our goal was not just to give them a break from their medical journey but to ignite hope and keep fighting, said a spokesperson of the hospital.
Dr Minnie Bodhanwala, CEO of Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital For Children, “Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a silent but growing global health concern, affecting 10% of the world’s population. In adults, CKD is often caused by lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and drug-related nephropathy. In children, prevalence is lower and etiology is congenital and developmental defects or recurrent UTIs. Early intervention is crucial, as by 2040, CKD is projected to be the fifth leading cause of life lost globally. Through this campaign, we aim to aid early detection, prevention, and better kidney care, ensuring a healthier future for children at risk of kidney diseases.”
As part of the campaign, the hospital will also host a Nephrology CME Program with expert discussions and interactive sessions for healthcare professionals, along with street plays on kidney disease awareness to educate patients and caregivers.
