World Kidney Day, the initiatives planned at the Maggiore Baglieri Hospital in Modica

On the occasion of World Kidney Day, scheduled for today, Thursday, March 12, the U.O.C. of Nephrology and Dialysis of the Asp of Ragusa will activate a direct phone line with citizens.

From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, it will be possible to speak with nephrologists at the numbers 0932-448151 and 0932-448152 to obtain information on prevention, lifestyle, kidney diseases, and organ donation.

The initiative, promoted by the department led by Dr. Walter Morale at the “Maggiore-Baglieri” Hospital in Modica, aims to raise awareness among the population about a very common but often unrecognized condition.

In Italy, there are an estimated 4.5 million people with chronic kidney disease; globally, the number of patients is around 850 million, over 10% of the population.

“We want to offer citizens a direct channel to address doubts and curiosities about kidney health,” explains Dr. Morale. “During the day, it will be possible to receive useful information on the main kidney diseases, preventive behaviors, and important topics such as organ donation and living donor transplantation.”

The World Kidney Day is part of the national project “Open Doors in Nephrology”, promoted by the Italian Kidney Foundation (FIR) and the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN), which in numerous cities includes informative activities and free screenings to promote the early diagnosis of kidney diseases.

The scientific community emphasizes some simple rules to protect kidney function: regularly engage in physical activity, follow a balanced diet, monitor blood pressure and blood sugar, not smoke, maintain adequate hydration, avoid improper use of medications – particularly anti-inflammatories – and periodically undergo check-ups.

“The goal,” concludes Dr. Morale, “is to detect the disease in its early stages, when it often does not show symptoms but can be effectively treated, avoiding more serious consequences such as the need for dialysis or transplantation.”