The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 months

A parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo annual screening to detect kidney disease early. This policy shift aims to prevent advanced kidney failure and slow disease progression. The committee also advocates for automatic eGFR reporting with serum creatinine tests. These recommendations seek to reduce the future demand for dialysis and transplantation.