The “Dialysis Situation in Asian Countries” Symposium: Providing New Insights to Improve Dialysis in the Region

of dialysis in Asia among specialists from the seven countries. The publication “Current Status and Challenges of Dialysis in Asian Countries” is the result of all the valuable discussions that took place. The concept behind the educational event and resulting publication was for each participating country to (1) present an update on the current situation of dialysis, (2) receive training in and discuss the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies and standards in dialysis, (3) publish valuable clinical information, and (4) ultimately disseminate all of the knowledge acquired at the event for further training and support of healthcare professionals involved in dialysis in Asia.