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KitNewCare website is now live
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the KitNewCare website!
This platform serves as our project's primary communication and dissemination hub, dedicated to revolutionising sustainable kidney care.
The website provides a comprehensive overview of the KitNewCare project, including detailed information about our objectives, the innovative technologies we are developing, and the clinical pilot sites across Europe. Visitors can explore various sections to learn more about our mission to integrate sustainability into kidney care and improve patient outcomes while reducing the environmental impact.
Key features of the website include:
- Clinical sites: discover the strategic locations where KitNewCare’s solutions will be applied, chosen for their expertise in kidney care and sustainable healthcare.
- Prevention: access valuable information on preventing chronic kidney disease, including useful links to kidney institutions and a rich bibliography.
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Together, we can make a lasting impact on healthcare and the environment.
July 1, 2024
Project Updates
Kidney disease is one of healthcare’s most polluting conditions. Four hospitals are proving it doesn’t have to be
Across four European hospitals, clinical teams are transforming the way kidney dialysis is delivered cutting waste, saving energy, and reducing costs, all without compromising a single moment of patient care. This is the story of KitNewCare and its optimisations.
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One death every 20 seconds: chronic kidney disease emerges as one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats
Every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a person dies from chronic kidney disease. Most of them never saw it coming. The condition progresses quietly, often without symptoms, until the damage is already severe. Now, new research involving scientists from across Europe warns that this silent disease is already affecting hundreds of millions of people, and could soon become one of the leading causes of death in Europe.
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World Kidney Day 2026: Turning Sustainability into Action
Sustainability in healthcare is no longer a distant goal, it is an urgent responsibility. As World Kidney Day 2026 approaches, KitNewCare partners across Europe are launching a series of webinars that explore how kidney care can evolve to meet the environmental, social and economic challenges of our time.
