Nickan Research Institute Journal of Renal Injury Prevention 2345-2781 15 4 2026 12 01 Advances in primary care approaches to chronic kidney disease; early identification, risk stratification, and cutting-edge therapies–a world kidney day overview e38762 e38762 10.34172/jrip.38762 EN Nasiba Satibaldiyeva https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5968-445X Azadaxon Yuldasheva https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2613-5782 Nargiza Yusupova https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8023-5878 Nigina Saidova https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3883-7351 Fazila Zokirova https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6119-7326 Maftuna Usmonova https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6001-4768 Zuxriddin Zokirov https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4484-2943 Dildora Babaxanova https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9567-0160 Dilnoza Achilova https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8000-1416 Matluba Suyarova https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8691-4289 Journal Article 10.34172/jrip.38762 2026 04 09 2026 05 14 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions globally and is associated with high morbidity and mortality, including cardiovascular complications and progression to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Primary care practitioners play a critical role in early identification, risk stratification, and management of CKD due to the often asymptomatic nature of early-stage disease and the high prevalence of comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. World kidney day (WKD) serves as a vital platform to raise kidney health awareness, highlight the importance of early detection, and display advances in CKD management. Recent innovations in primary care, including refined risk stratification and emerging therapies such as SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP1 receptor agonists, and new drug classes, are transforming CKD treatment paradigms.