World Kidney Day 2021: Activating patients' knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-managing kidney disease improves care and quality of life BRUSSELS, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 10% of the population worldwide is affected by Chronic kidney disease (CKD) with over 2 million dialysis or a kidney transplant. On 11 March, WKD 2021, which focuses on "Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere - Living Well with Kidney Disease," aims to increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging the meaningful participation in every-day life of people living with kidney disease. Read the full press release text here: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/resource/wkd-press-release-2021/.