Evercare Hospital hosts 3rd int’l conf on pediatric AKI, renal replacement therapy
Published: 24 October 2026, 8:17:58
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The Department of Pediatric Nephrology at Evercare Hospital Dhaka organised the Third International IPNA-Endorsed Teaching Course on Pediatric AKI and Dialysis, titled “Saving Little Kidney & Renal Replacement Therapy in Pediatric AKI”, on 24–25 October.
The two-day international conference will focus on acute kidney injury (AKI) in children, renal replacement therapy, and the latest developments in pediatric dialysis, according to a press release.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious health concern among children in Bangladesh, yet its significance often remains under-recognised.
Several factors can contribute to pediatric AKI, including diarrhoea, sepsis, pneumonia, congenital kidney abnormalities, and the use of nephrotoxic medications.
Without prompt diagnosis and timely treatment, AKI can lead to long-term kidney damage, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and even death.
The risks associated with AKI increase when the condition goes undiagnosed or its treatment is delayed.
However, many cases can be prevented through appropriate measures, including ensuring adequate fluid intake, controlling infections, avoiding medications that may harm the kidneys, and regularly monitoring kidney function in children at risk.
PDKIDS 2026 aims to raise awareness of pediatric AKI in Bangladesh and across South Asia, promote early diagnosis and timely treatment and strengthen clinical expertise in managing kidney complications among children.
The conference will bring together leading international and national pediatric nephrologists, intensivists and other healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge and practical experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of pediatric AKI.
The two-day programme will feature expert presentations, keynote sessions, panel discussions, and a hands-on dialysis workshop.
Key topics will include peritoneal dialysis (PD), continuous cycling and automated peritoneal dialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), hemodialysis (HD), kidney replacement therapies for critically ill children, infection control, neonatal AKI, and preventive strategies.
The event will also explore green nephrology and the challenges of delivering dialysis care in resource-limited settings.
International faculty members expected to participate include Prof Yap Hui Kim, Dr Ng Kar Hui, and Dr Nyo Yoke Lin from Singapore; Prof Arvind Bagga and Prof Rajiv Sinha from India; Prof Rupesh Raina from the USA; Dr LJ Jean Koh from New Zealand; and Dr Caroline Eng from Malaysia.
Their participation will provide an opportunity for local healthcare professionals to learn from international expertise and discuss practical approaches to improving outcomes for children with AKI.
The conference is chaired by Dr Arif Mahmud, group medical director, Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, read the release.
Dr Sabina Sultana, senior consultant and coordinator, paediatrics and paediatric nephrology, will serve as co-chairperson, while Prof Azmeri Sultana of the Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, will serve as course director.
Through PDKIDS 2026, Evercare Hospital Dhaka seeks to strengthen professional knowledge, encourage collaboration among healthcare practitioners, and advance the prevention and management of acute kidney injury in children through timely diagnosis and evidence-based clinical practices.
