World Kidney Day 2025: The Vital Role of Clean Water in Kidney Health and Child Survival

On World Kidney Day 2025, we highlight a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the fight against kidney disease: clean drinking water. While many may not realize it, access to safe water plays a pivotal role in preventing kidney-related illnesses. For millions worldwide, particularly in remote African villages, water is not just a basic necessity—it is a matter of life and death. 

Clean Water: A Key Factor in Preventing Kidney Disease 

Kidney disease, a silent yet deadly condition, is closely linked to the availability of clean water. Chronic dehydration—often caused by drinking unsafe water—can lead to kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and eventually chronic kidney disease (CKD). Without proper hydration, the kidneys struggle to filter waste, increasing the risk of kidney failure, which may require dialysis or a transplant. 

Easy Water for Everyone: A Mission to Save Lives 

A decade ago, Linda Donald and Dr. Nathan Levin co-founded Easy Water for Everyone with a clear mission: to ensure that children under five have access to clean drinking water. They recognized that contaminated water was a leading cause of diarrhea, which could lead to acute kidney injury in young children. 

Having spent decades working in dialysis and kidney disease treatment, Linda and Nathan understood that preventing kidney-related illnesses required more than just medical care—it required access to safe water. For them, Easy Water for Everyone was not just about clean drinking water; it was about saving lives at the source. 

Sustainable Solutions for Clean Drinking Water 

Through Easy Water for Everyone, Linda and Nathan have worked tirelessly to bring simple, sustainable water solutions to underserved communities. By collaborating with local leaders, schools, and healthcare providers, they have helped implement low-cost water purification methods, rehabilitate existing water sources, and educate communities on safe water practices. 

Their efforts have transformed villages in Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda, where waterborne diseases were once widespread. Before Easy Water’s interventions, families had no choice but to drink unsafe water, exposing children to severe health risks. 

Founder and Director of Kidney Health International, Dr. Elliot Koranteng Tannor, has revealed that there is a direct correlation between drinking clean water and kidney health. “Whilst all fluid counts towards your fluid intake, water is one of the healthiest choices when it comes to maintaining kidney health. To reduce the risk of kidney disease, you must stay hydrated at all times,” he said. He called on individuals and corporate organizations to support organizations working in the water sector and commended Easy Water for Everyone's innovative solution of ensuring that clean water reaches even the remotest villages.

Today, the impact is clear: 

✅ Diarrheal diseases have significantly decreased 

✅ Children are healthier and less vulnerable to acute kidney injuries 

✅ Families can now rely on safe, clean drinking water 

How You Can Help 

The fight for clean water and kidney health is far from over. With your support, we can: 

✅ Expand access to safe drinking water in more communities 

✅ Prevent kidney disease caused by unsafe water and dehydration 

✅ Reduce child mortality linked to waterborne diseases 

This World Kidney Day, join us in ensuring that every child has a chance to survive, and every adult has a fighting chance against kidney disease. Because clean water isn’t just essential—it’s lifesaving.