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    Celebrate the Holidays with the Gift of Health—Get CheCKD

    Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc., together with Dialysis Philippines Support Group (Dialysis PH), Kidney Transplant Association of the Philippines (KITAP), and Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO), is bringing It Starts With U: Get CheCKD back in time for the holiday season. The awareness event will be on November 30, 2024, at the Ayala Malls Manila […] More

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    It Starts With U: Get CheCKD at Glorietta This June 29, 2024

    Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc., together with Dialysis Philippines Support Group (Dialysis PH), Kidney Transplant Association of the Philippines (KITAP), and Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO), is marking National Kidney Month this June with It Starts With U: Get CheCKD. This public educational event aims to share disease awareness information on chronic kidney disease (CKD) […] More

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    One Filipino per Hour Develops Chronic Renal Failure

    Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines[1]. According to the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI), one Filipino develops chronic renal failure every hour[2], that is estimated to be at least 2.3 million Filipinos currently diagnosed with CKD.[3]  Meanwhile, other recent projections show that 1 in 10 […] More

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    Preventing kidney diseases by making heartful choices

    It is true what they say we are what we eat. Food is not just fuel that sustains our bodies but also becomes fragments of our cells that affect how we do, think, and feel. Most of the time when people notice slight changes in their physical appearance, their immediate response is to look for […] More

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    Unlocking the Secrets to Kidney Health

    Cardinal Santos Medical Center is helping raise awareness about kidney health and promoting preventive measures against diseases in participation of National Kidney Month. Cardinal Santos recognizes the importance of kidney health in the lives of Filipinos and is dedicated to fostering a healthier community. More

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    CSMC advocates for better kidney health during the holidays

    Christmas is not just a holiday for Filipinos – it is a time of celebration and revelry, of coming home and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones. That is usually done in a variety of ways, like throwing parties, singing karaoke, and of course, eating and drinking. A Filipino Christmas is not complete […] More