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Kidney Donor Father Celebrates 1st School Day for Transplant Son
The first day of school is a milestone that carries emotions for every family, but for one family in Cork, this day held particular significance. Jessica Stone was filled with joy as she watched her five-year-old son Zack walk hand…
Transplant Surgeons Celebrated On Global Surgery Day
To mark Global Surgery Day on Thursday, 25th May, which coincides with Organ Donor Awareness Week, and to celebrate the contribution of transplant surgeons and their valued lifesaving role, a photo call was held. The event was organised by the Irish Kidney…
Nearly Half of All Driving Licence Applicants Have Consented to Organ Donation
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is supporting the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) in encouraging road users to register as organ donors (should they so wish)  ahead of this year’s Organ Donor Awareness Week, taking place from 20-27 May. Since its…
Health Minister announces Organ Donor Awareness Week 2023 (20-27 May)
Ireland has made huge strides in organ donation and transplantation since it began here 60 years ago when the first kidney transplant was performed. The official launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2023 (20-27 May) by the Minister for Health…
Rare at South Dublin Libraries
A series of talks for those with Rare Diseases in Ireland and their families is due to be held by South Dublin Libraries. All talks will be available online and are free of charge. All you need to do is…
IKA Tribute to Founding Member Angeline Cooke
The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, on 31st March 2023. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.…
Transplant Team Gears Up To Go Down Under For 2023 World Transplant Games
Fourteen Irish transplant recipients will travel to Perth, Australia next month to represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games (15-21April). This follows a four-year hiatus for the biennial World Transplant Games, as the previous event planned for 2021 had to…
Kidney Health And Heart Health Go Hand In Hand
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) and the National Renal Office (NRO), together with the Irish Heart Foundation and Croà Heart and Stroke Charity, are joining forces for a campaign to raise awareness about the close link between Heart Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease. This campaign will mark World Kidney Day which…
Kidney Health And Heart Health Go Hand In Hand
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA), in partnership with the National Renal Office (NRO), the Irish Heart Foundation, and Croà Heart and Stroke Charity, came together for a special campaign to shine a light on the vital link between heart disease and chronic kidney disease to mark World Kidney Day on Thursday, 9th March 2023.
B.Braun and IKA 6-Part Webinar Series
The Irish Kidney Association and B. Braun are delighted to present a 6 part webinar series sharing insights on Kidney Disease. During these one hour sessions you will learn about Kidney Disease, Treatment Options including shared care, Medications, Diet and…
IKA Appraisal of Preliminary End of Year Figures for Organ Donation and Transplantation
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The Late Late Show’s Christmas Miracle
Just five  weeks after receiving her kidney transplant in October, made possible by the selflessness of the family of a deceased donor, an emergency nurse saved the life of her five-year-old neighbour. The story which was shared on RTÉ’s Late…