Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Kidney Tests Every 6 Month
What Happened
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended that all Indians aged 20 and above undergo a kidney function test (KFT) every six months. The panel cited India's growing burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which affects an estimated 13.24% of the population and often progresses without noticeable symptoms. It also recommended screening high-risk groups using eGFR and urine protein tests.
Key Takeaways
Kidney disease is often called a "silent killer" because many patients show no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Regular screening could help identify problems early, allowing treatment to slow or prevent progression to kidney failure, reducing the need for dialysis and transplants.