World Kidney Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of March across the world. Thus, this international day is celebrated on March 14 in the year 2014 to raise awareness about kidney diseases and the importance of kidneys in the human body. This international day provides an opportunity for people and communities to share about the importance of kidney health across the world. The main aim of this international day is to spread awareness about kidney health and several risk factors which are linked with kidney diseases across the world.

Kidneys are the main organs of the human body which removes extra water and waste or toxins from the blood as urine. Presently, chronic kidney conditions may cause kidney failure and if it is not treated then it may be life-threatening for individuals. The main work of kidneys is to remove acid which is produced by the cells of the human body and helps in maintaining a healthy balance of salts, minerals, and water including calcium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus in the blood.

The main purpose of this international day is to educate common individuals to protect their kidneys from severe diseases. This international day also highlights the importance of kidneys for our human body and to know about the cause and ill effects of several kidney diseases among common people worldwide. You can also celebrate this international day by sharing posts about the importance of kidneys for our human body and several risk factors which are associated with kidney diseases.