Sri Lanka, March 29 -- With Kidney Day observances just over, the war against kidney disease has been stepped up recently as the state reiterated its pledge to wipe out the disease as early as possible.

In Sri Lanka some 150,000 persons are said to be affected by chronic kidney disease and CKDu mainly in rural areas which use ground water as their main drinking source, a report by the International Water Management Institute ( IWMI) released in December last year said. Kidney disease affects the whole body. This disabling disease however can be prevented and complications reduced .

Consultant Nephrologist Sri Jayewardenepura Teaching Hospital Dr Chintana Galahitiyawa talks to the Sunday Observer on why early detection and treatment play...