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Invitation

The 20th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar of Kidney Foundation, Bangladesh (KFB) will be held on 19th & 20th November. 2024 in Bangladesh. The seminar is organized by KFB in collaboration with Royal London Hospital, UK as a graduated pair of ISN sister renal center program. Kidney Foundation Hospital is now recognized as ISN Regional Training Centre.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasingly being recognized throughout the world. More than 850 million people are suffering from CKD. Of them about 80 percent are from low and LMIC. As a result, more than 2-7 million people die prematurely due to CKD and its complications. Kidney diseases has now become the 12th cause of death around the world. It is estimated that by 2040 CKD will be the 5th cause of death among Non Communicable Disease (NCD) deaths.

In Bangladesh, CKD is also increasing. The health care professionals, general population, stake holders and policy makers to need to be involved to alleviate the burden of CKD.

The prevention of CKD is to be started at the community level. Screening for Diabetes, Hypertension and CKD is the most important way to prevent the disease.

Eminent Speakers from Asia Pacific Region and the Royal London Hospital will join the seminar. Clinical cases and updates regarding ongoing research from all participating organizations will be shared and discussed. The inauguration will be held on 19th November, 2024, at 9:00 am at Convention Hall, Kidney Foundation Hospital & Research Institute, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216. There will be scope for both oral and poster presentations.

You are cordially invited o join the seminar and take part in the discussion. A souvenir will be published on this occasion.

Prof. Harun Ur Rashid

PhD, FCPS, FRCP
President
Kidney Foundation of Bangladesh

Prof. Ruhul Amin Rubel

MBBS, MS
Secretary General
Kidney Foundation of Bangladesh

Highlights of the Conference

International Speakers