World Kidney Day 2025

Based on research supported by the National Renal Office, It has been shown that the number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease in Ireland is rising, particularly in adults over 50 years of age, where one in seven have some form of chronic kidney disease and this rises to one in three persons over the age of 70 (TILDA Report 2023). 

Chronic kidney disease can have very few symptoms in its early stages. Untreated it leads to an increased risk of cardiac disease and/or complete kidney failure

Taking steps to detect and manage chronic kidney disease in its early stages will significantly reduce your risk of cardiac damage and premature death.

The HSE is pleased to announce that Budget 2025 will provide resources for adult GMS patients via your GP to detect for Chronic Kidney Disease. Your GP will be able to do a simple, non-invasive test to detect Kidney Disease for those who have early mild (stages 1 – 3) of Chronic Kidney Disease. This will be part of the Chronic Disease Management Prevention Programme. Funding is also being provided to treat more severe CKD in the community (Stages 4-5)

Commencement date to be confirmed.

These GP tests should include checking for:

• Blood pressure measurements to check for hypertension
• Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), BMI can be calculated here
• Urine test: Check for Albumin in urine (Albuminuria) to assess kidney damage
• Blood tests: Glycosylated haemoglobin or fasting or random glucose to check for type 2 diabetes
• Serum creatinine to estimate kidney function