Common childhood kidney diseases in Uganda and their prevention

was World Kidney day, with the theme:'Kidney disease and children.Act early to prevent it' 1 .In Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, the event was hosted by Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS), and was graced by the representative of the University's Vice Chancellor.That this was the first ever World Kidney day theme to focus on Paediatric kidney disease was remarked by one of the presenters.The presentations included: Paediatric and adult nephrology, Paediatric Urology, and one from the Uganda Kidney Psychosocial Support Organization.The meeting keenly listened to a mother of a paediatric patient with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome who had been under care for the past 8 years.The mother narrated her interface with the health service in the care of her daughter whose histological diagnosis was membranous nephropathy.The child was notable for short stature compared to her twin sibling.Another presentation was from the spouse of a kidney transplant patient who shared her family's struggles before and after transplantation.Medical students of MUCHS set up tents for screening for kidney disease.They examined urine for protein, measured body mass index, and blood pressure.