03/03/2026
World Kidney Week 2026 Commemoration
The Mandeville Regional Hospital Renal Unit will observe World Kidney Week 2026 from Sunday, March 8 to Saturday, March 14, under the theme “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.”
The week of activities will commence with the Annual Kidney Week Church Service on Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Mandeville, Manchester. The service will provide an opportunity for staff, patients, and members of the public to unite in prayer and reflection.
Key activities will also include a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Mandeville Regional Hospital Blood Lab, and a Health Fair on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville, Manchester.
The public is invited to donate blood and access free services such as blood pressure checks, blood glucose testing, urine testing, and health talks delivered by members of the healthcare team.
These initiatives reinforce the Southern Regional Health Authority’s commitment to prevention, early detection, and the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care throughout the region.