The burden of kidney diseases is substantial that the disease affects about 10% of global population and its prevalence continues to increase. Essentially, kidney diseases are associated with various comorbidities including cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) as well as a wide spectrum of psychosocial problems. Thus, measures for preventing kidney diseases and timely management upon disease onset are vital to combat the increase in cases of kidney diseases in our society as well as to control the worsening of kidney health for patients.
Organised by the Hong Kong Kidney Foundation (HKKF), with the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology (HKSN) and the Hong Kong Association of Renal Nurses (HKARN) as the co-organisers, the “Kidneys Talk” Live Channel has been launched on the 5th October, 2021. The channel aims not only to provide information on management of kidney diseases, but also to serve as a platform for patients with kidney diseases to share their experiences and inquiries on living with the disease.
The “Kidneys Talk” Channel broadcasts fortnightly on Tuesday evening at 8:00 - 8:45 since 5th October, 2021. The first series of the live channel consists of 9 episodes covering the whole journey of living with kidney diseases, from knowing the kidney and prevention of kidney disease to management of kidney diseases and treatment options for end-stage kidney diseases. Specialists in nephrology and other healthcare professionals, including nurses and dietitians, as well as patients will be invited to share their expertise and experience in managing kidney disease in each episode. In the second series, the association between diet and kidney health will be discussed.
HKKF is a local non-profit making voluntary organisation aims to promote kidney health and the awareness of kidney disease. The HKKF provides renal replacement therapy for patients with end-stage kidney failure and strives to optimise quality of life for patients affected by kidney diseases.
Dr. Lui Siu Fai, Chairman of the HKKF, serves as one of the speakers in the first series
Representatives of the HKARN, co-organiser of the “Kidneys Talk” Channel
Representatives of the HKSN, co-organiser of the “Kidneys Talk” Channel
The “Kidneys Talk” Channel serves as a platform for sharing on kidney diseases between healthcare professionals, patients and general population
Dr. Lui Sing Leung and Dr. Chow Chik Cheung, Vincent outlined the pathology in kidney diseases in the episode 1
Dr. Wong Sze Ho, Sunny and Dr. Lee, William shared the diagnosis of kidney diseases in episode 2
