Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)

About Us

MISSION
HISTORY
GOAL
RATIONALE
BOARD MEMBERS

MISSION

To improve the care and outcomes of kidney disease patients worldwide through promoting coordination, collaboration and integration of initiatives to develop and implement clinical practice guidelines.

HISTORY

Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) was established in 2003 as an independently incorporated non-profit foundation governed by an international Board.
KDIGO is managed by the National Kidney Foundation, a U.S. foundation with 11 years of experience in developing and implementing guidelines.
Click here for a more detailed description of why and how KDIGO was created.

GOAL

KDIGO sponsors a variety of initiatives to achieve its goal.

Rationale for a Global Initiative

There is an increasing prevalence of kidney disease worldwide.
The complications and problems of patients with kidney disease are universal.
There is a need to develop a public health approach to this global epidemic of kidney disease.
Resources may vary, but the science and evidence-based care of complications and problems encountered by those afflicted the CKD are universal and independent of geographical location or national borders.
There is a clear need for strategic initiatives, which will improve the care of patients with kidney disease worldwide.
It is important to increase the efficiency of utilizing available expertise and resources in improving global outcomes of kidney disease and avoid duplication of efforts.
There is room for improving international cooperation in the development, dissemination and implementation of clinical practice guidelines to achieve these goals.

KDIGO BOARD MEMBERS

KDIGO is governed by an international board representing 24 countries and 5 continents.
For a complete list of KDIGO Board members Click Here
For more information on kidney disease visit the National Kidney Foundation.