The international world kidney day was recently celebrated by millions of people around the world.

The clinical technology and laboratory medical students participated in raising awareness of the significance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. The awareness created in this grade 11 learners would most definitely impact on their families on how to care for their kidneys and thereby prolonging lives of our communities.

The students developed activities integrated within their practical’s and focused on Diabetes and Hypertension which are the key risk factors for chronic kidney diseases. The entire programme was convened by the students within the Clinical Technology and Medical Laboratory Science programmes who are all registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Students developed talks that covered the basic causes and diagnostic tests for kidney disease. Systematic screening and preventative measures are compulsory in educating our young generations. This will impact on our communities further.

Blood pressure measurements were taken and recorded for learners who had given consent via their parents. This collaborated with international world kidney awareness message which “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health”

Pictured: The clinical technology and laboratory medical students participated in raising awareness of the significance of one’s kidneys to our overall health.

Dr Sherilene Benjamin