Manila, March 11 -- As the world prepares to mark World Kidney Day (WKD) on March 14, nephrologists in this city are reminding the public to prioritize kidney health and seek early consultations for detection and prevention.

In an interview Tuesday, Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang, nephrologist and head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center - Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort, emphasized the importance of this year's WKD theme, "Are Your Kidneys OK?"

The campaign aims to raise awareness about kidney health and encourage proactive measures to protect the kidneys.

According to the Philippine Society of Nephrology, kidney disease is a growing health concern in the country, with an estimated 90,000 Filipinos suffering from end-stage renal d...