Boehringer Ingelheim launches community-based kidney health screening efforts

Over 200 healthcare workers, representing 20 barangays undergo training to be kidney health advocates in their communities

More than 1,500 at risk Filipinos screened for chronic kidney disease  

A healthcare worker operates the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) testing machine, a portable diagnostic tool used to detect early signs of kidney damage before symptoms appear.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage, when kidney function has already significantly declined. By this point, many patients require dialysis, bringing substantial financial strain and emotional burden to families.

The secret link between hypertension and chronic kidney disease

A patient gets their blood pressure checked during the Get CheCKD event in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular monitoring in managing hypertension and preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD). 

A patient gets their blood pressure checked during the Get CheCKD event in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular monitoring in managing hypertension and preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD).