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Early screening key to combating chronic kidney disease, experts say

Health experts stress the importance of proactive kidney health measures.[Standard, File

Health experts have underscored the importance of early screening to combat chronic kidney disease.

The silent disease affects 10 percent of the adult population worldwide, with about 1.8 million people in the country at risk, according to the Ministry of Health.

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