Diabetes is one of the most prevalent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) globally. It’s characterized by elevated sugar levels in blood circulation. As a lifestyle condition, our life choices and feeding habits play a substantial role in development of diabetes. This is why lifestyle modification i.e. exercising, dietary modification and adoption of mobile lifestyle are encouraged. These […]
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Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to his or her community. Mental well-being is influenced by: social, psychological, and biological factors. While we acknowledge that mental health is an
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Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) encompass efforts aimed at preventing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, to ensure access to quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraceptive services, and to address sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cervical cancer, violence against women and girls, and sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents – World Health Organization (WHO). The focus of SRH as stipulated by
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Abstract: Viral diseases have been documented both in animals and humans with related pathogenesis and clinical manifestations. Some of these pathogens are correlated in how they cause disease. Additionally, it’s been noted that disease outbreaks in humans have mostly been caused by viruses of animal origin i.e. zoonotic diseases. To effectively respond to these outbreaks,
Executive Summary Ryculture Health and Social Innovation is a social enterprise committed to championing for and inculcating a culture of active citizenship and social responsibility among Kenyan youth with regard to health and general well-being. We are proponents of social responsibility with inherent value for collaboration to create synergy to address global challenges from community
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It’s been a month plus battling with COVID-19 in our country Kenya. The number of cases of people confirmed with the disease has risen overtime with some recoveries and fatalities. What has come out clear is that hygiene is crucial in preventing spread of the virus. Coronaviruses are a group of contagious, flu-like viruses that
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A nurse is a person trained to offer care to patients and to promote health to individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. The term nurse is derived from the active verb nurse which refers to compassionate care, nourishment and protection to enable one to thrive[1]. Nurses
A nurse is a person trained to offer care to patients and to promote health to individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. The term nurse is derived from the active verb nurse which refers to compassionate care, nourishment and protection to enable one to thrive[1]. Nurses
Face masks are classified as personal protective equipment (PPE). They are used to provide a physical barrier to fluids and large particle droplets from reaching the person wearing them. Surgical masks are the most prominent and easily available face masks in the market. As the name suggests, these were designed for use during surgical procedures
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COVID-19 is here and for a mild respiratory virus it has proved to be a wrecking ball. The economy has certainly fared worse than most of our bodies. A cure is still being sought and we have all been told to stay inside. Even the introverts have been crowded out. We used to see it
