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Kidney involvement is common in patients with acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, and subclinical inflammation and injury may persist for many months, resulting in a progressive decline in kidney function that leads to chronic kidney disease. Continued research is imperative to understand these long-term sequelae and identify interventions to mitigate them.
To quote Nelson Mandela, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Education and training have changed the world of nephrology in Africa for many patients and their physicians, but most low- and middle-income countries still lack access to affordable therapies for kidney disease.
Preparation for health-care transition from paediatric to adult-focused care must continue in young adulthood and requires coordination and an inter-disciplinary approach; however, the implementation of available tools and interventions remains challenging worldwide. Current practices fail to address issues related to patient safety, mental health, respect and equity, even in resource-rich societies.