Free screening tomorrow

NST: The sheer number of people coming down with kidney diseases over the past two decades has prompted the first "World Kidney Day" on Thursday.
In line with its theme of "Early Detection and Prevention", nephrologists, nephrology societies and kidney foundations have been urged to promote screening programmes for high-risk individuals.
Studies revealing that more than half-a-billion people suffer from chronic kidney disease have alarmed governments and medical personnel.
Health Ministry parliamentary secretary Datuk Lee Kah Choon will launch World Kidney Day at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s main auditorium.
The event is organised by the Malaysian Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.
Activities will include free screening for kidney disease from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm on Thursday and Friday.
The International Federation of Kidney Foundations and the International Society of Nephrology said those suffering from diabetes or hypertension should take this opportunity to seek evaluation and a follow-up.
NKF vice-president Datuk Dr Zaki Morad said early detection of chronic kidney disease could reduce later complications.