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Insights and progressive developments in transplantations in India

The second event in our series of educational webinars on 29th August 2020, sought to educate the warriors on why transplant is the best treatment for ESRD patients. The webinar hosted by MaryAnn Manasseh, gave us an insight into the progressive development in transplantation in India. Dr. Sundar Sankaran, renowned Nephrologist from Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru is head of International transplant services, and also founder member of various other Nephrology organizations. He explained how a transplant enables one to lead a near normal life with improved physical and mental health.

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Right Steps to Manage Dialysis And The Journey of a CKD Patient

KWF started its series of educative webinars on different aspects related to kidney disease, with the aim of educating patients, in order to equip them with the right information required to understand the disease, and know how to manage it. The series kick started with its first episode on 22nd August 2020, with a session hosted by our own warrior-caregiver Maryann Manasseh, who has been with us as the Voice of Patients in KWF. Dr. Avinash Ignatius, nephrologist and member of the KWF family gave a brief introduction about the setting up of KWF and its journey so far, highlighting its purpose and aims. The webinar series intends to fulfil the need to continue the activities of KWF in the background of the COVID 19 pandemic, which has put a halt to the educational events that were regularly conducted in various cities.

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