As Ghana joined the global community to mark World Kidney Day on March 12, 2026, commemorated annually on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness, a private health practitioner has shared important tips on protecting kidney health. She explained that while many people know that the kidneys filter waste from the blood, few understand the full range of its functions. She further emphasised that the kidneys also regulate the body’s pH levels and maintain electrolyte balance, making them indispensable to human survival. “It is our duty to make sure we protect our kidneys from damage or harm. “If dialysis is expensive, and you have to go to the hospital three times a week for treatment, then why don’t you protect your kidneys?” she added.

Source: GhanaWeb March 13, 2026 10:10 UTC