World Kidney Cancer Day is a worldwide opportunity to raise awareness of kidney cancer, which is a deadly disease that often goes unnoticed. In 2025 the campaign is built around the theme “Understanding Kidney Health”, and aims to help people understand kidney function, recognize signs of kidney cancer, and how to reduce risk. World Kidney Cancer Day is recognized on the second Thursday of June (6 date June 12, 2025) and is supported by the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) and is recognized in more than 45 countries through various awareness events, health camps and educational programs.
History of World Kidney Cancer Day
- Launched in: 2017
- Launched by: International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC)
Purpose
- To raise kidney cancer awareness
- To promote early diagnosis
- To support patients and caregiver
- To advocate for access to equitable healthcare
- Since its inception, this has become an important annual celebration of public health awareness internationally.
Theme of 2025: “Understanding Kidney Health”
This year’s theme focuses on,
- Educating the public about kidney functions and their role in overall health
- Encouraging lifestyle changes to protect kidney health
- Promoting early detection and screening for kidney cancer
- Addressing global healthcare disparities in kidney cancer treatment
