The core working group of BKA met last Sunday and drafted the mission and vision of the Association. Following are the draft Vision, Mission and Objectives:
VISION
To support and improve health conditions of all kidney patients in Bhutan through comprehensive promotion, prevention and curative measures thereby contributing to Gross national happiness.
MISSION
The Association is committed to ensure quality health services for all kidney patients in Bhutan through appropriate facilities and necessary interventions so that they can equally contribute to socio-economic development of the country.
OBJECTIVES:
The Mission shall be achieved through the following objectives:
1. To promote overall well being of kidney patients through awareness and advocacy on healthy diet, exercise, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol
2. To educate the community on kidney related diseases and facilitate early detection of the diseases through health screening programmes
3. To ensure all kidney patients have easy access to high quality and affordable care and rehabilitation services
4. To collaborate and coordinate with relevant agencies both within the country and abroad for exchanging resources and conducting periodical research studies on kidney related diseases
5. To raise funds and facilitate the financial support of kidney patients and their families, especially the underprivileged
6. To establish renal transplantation programme in Bhutan as well as to promote and facilitate organ donations.
