Dr. Manoj Kumar Nalanagula

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Uddanam Kidney Disease Root Cause Research

CKDu Research

Uddanam Kidney Disease Root Cause

Courtesy BBC Telugu (2025)

Uddanam Kidney Disease Root Cause

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on 29 AUGUST 2025, Visakhapatnam, AP, India

Uddanam Kidney Disease Root Cause Research

CKDu Research

Hon. Shri Pawan Kalyan garu, Appreciating Uddanam Kidney Disease Root Cause and solution Research

on 29 August 2025

— Hon. NARA CHANDRA BABU NAIDU, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India.

"This work helps us understand the real cause of CKDu.”

"After over three decades of scientific uncertainty and unanswered questions surrounding the CKDu epidemic, I now see a clear path to its root cause—revealed through this insightful and evidence-based contour mapping approach that effectively connects geography, environment, and disease dynamics."

— Hon. Deputy CM. Shri Konidela Pawan Kalyan garu, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India.

"If implemented, this idea could be extraordinary and impactful.”

"If this is implemented, it could be extraordinary, carrying immense potential to transform lives and bring impactful change. Such innovative solutions can open new pathways for progress, offering hope and sustainable benefits to society at large."

— Prof. Dr. T. RAVI RAJU, Nephrologist, Pro Chancellor, The Apollo University, Chitoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.

"A pioneering interdisciplinary model offering hope for the future of Uddanam and beyond."

“Dr. Manoj Kumar Nalanagula’s interdisciplinary overview of Uddanam explores the landscape of Chronic Kidney Diseases of Unknown Etiology in the Uddanam region and offers a glimpse into the global scale of the epidemic. Having taken upon himself the cause of Uddanam's kidney-related deaths as a mission, he has made good use of his understanding of varied branches of knowledge to offer a viable solution to the perplexing problem that has plagued the region for long."

— Prof. Dr. S. BALA PRASAD, Professor of Environmental Engineering, HOD Environmental Science, Engineering and Management, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

"This landmark research lights the path toward a healthier future for Uddanam and beyond."

“This book presents a pioneering GIS-based model linking Uddanam’s CKD crisis to terrain-driven agrochemical accumulation. Validated globally, it proposes actionable ecological and economic solutions. Dr. Manoj’s work adds a transformative perspective to CKD research with wide-reaching implications, offering a replicable framework for policymakers, researchers, and public health leaders addressing similar environmental health crises worldwide.”

— A/Prof. Dr. SREE KRISHNA VENUTHURUPALLI, Nephrologist, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Australia.

"His groundbreaking work stands as a beacon of hope in the global fight against CKDu.”

"Manoj Kumar Nalanagula’s groundbreaking research offers a scientifically-backed, scalable solution to the CKDu mystery. His work not only identifies the root cause but also proposes global applications, bringing new hope to agricultural communities devastated by CKD. A must-read for nephrologists, policymakers, and environmental scientists worldwide.”

— Dr. M.S. RAVI SHANKAR, Chief Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician, MGM 7 Hills Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

“An exemplary GIS-driven environmental quest unraveling Uddanam’s kidney disease puzzle.”

“A unique approach to a disease which continues to plague the picturesque region of Uddanam. This book offers reasons why certain villages are more affected than adjoining ones.”

— Dr. KONERU VIJAY KUMAR, MBBS, MS. DNB (Urology), Urologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

"Visionary, evidence-based CKDu solution linking environment, health, and rural prosperity."

“Dr. Manoj Nalanagula is a pioneer in uncovering the root environmental cause of Uddanam’s chronic kidney disease. His innovative use of GIS-based contour mapping, combined with a sustainable solution involving organic farming and MD2 pineapple cultivation, presents a scalable model with the potential to boost public health and generate significant revenue for the government. His work is both visionary and evidence-driven — a commendable contribution to science and society.”