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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, are joining forces for a campaign to raise awareness about the close link between Heart Disease […]
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 […]
IKA Appraisal of Preliminary End of Year Figures for Organ Donation and Transplantation
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