ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group members Ali Abu-Alfa (chair), Serhan Tuglular (deputy chair), Valerie Luyckx, Raymond Verholder and Hussein Haboub presented at the side event.
Discussions focused on:
- Identifying risks during disasters
- Addressing logistical challenges for dialysis provision
- Sharing personal experiences from healthcare professionals and patients, emphasizing also the impact on mental health
Experts emphasized the necessity for:
- Implementing resilient planning strategies
- Addressing monopolization in dialysis supplies to enhance accessibility
- Establishing a robust framework tailored to humanitarian settings
The ISN remains committed to advocating for improved dialysis care during crises, emphasizing the urgency of prioritizing kidney failure patients.