Superintendent of Police Mallikarjuna Balalandi and others at World Kidney Day celebrations in Mysuru on Thursday. | Photo credit: MA Sriram
World Kidney Day was celebrated in Mysuru on Thursday to spread awareness about the importance of maintaining kidney health and taking necessary precautions. A walkathon and a cyclothon were organized as part of the program.
The theme of this year’s World Kidney Day was “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”. The public awareness rally was organized by Mysore Organization of Genitourinary Surgeons in association with Institute of Nephro-Urology (INU), Mysuru, and Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI), Mysuru. Participants organized a march through the city to spread awareness about maintaining healthy kidneys.
Inaugurating the rally, Superintendent of Police Mallikarjuna Baladandi emphasized that many organ-related diseases, especially those affecting the kidneys, are often preventable with proper preventive measures and early detection for more effective treatment.
He stressed the need for greater public health awareness so that people become health-conscious and undergo a health check-up at least once a year to facilitate early detection and proper treatment of diseases. “Health is a priceless asset and therefore no one should neglect their health,” he said.
Doctors attending the rally advised the public not to use painkillers indiscriminately, as excessive use can damage the kidneys. They also warned that repeated infections can damage the kidneys and stressed the need to maintain kidney health. They noted that prevention is the best cure when it comes to kidney-related diseases.
Published – 12 March 2026 20:04 IST
