The nephrology community is increasingly being confronted with the challenge of caring for refugees with kidney disease. An urgent need exists for a global registry of these patients as well as consistent guidance for financial, cultural and ethical issues in order to ensure that they receive sustainable and equitable care.
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Arici, M. Refugees with kidney disease: an increasing global challenge. Nat Rev Nephrol 17, 366–367 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-020-00377-0
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