On the occasion of World Kidney Day 2016, MKF organized a ‘Walk for your Kidneys’ in IC Colony, Borivali on 12th March 2016 to spread awareness among people about kidney disease.400 people participated enthusiatcially along with some kidney patients. After the walk healthy breakfast was given and an interactive session took place between doctors and the walkers.
A talk on diet and prevention of diabetes high blood pressure and kidney disease was given followed by a panel discussion by eminent doctors. A series of free blood and urine tests was conducted of all guests to detect blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease.
The walk served as a reminder to all that kidneys are vital organs and that they should be taken care of. It was a way to make people more conscious about their lifestyle choices and in particular about the risks, dangers and burden of kidney disease and how to prevent it.
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