• By: Admin
• On: April 6, 2021

A fairer, healthier world for everyone

On 7th April, we’ll be marking World Health Day, a day that was first commemorated in 1950 following inception during...

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• On: March 16, 2021

KASARANI HEALTH CENTRE CLINIC DAY – MEDICINE USE AND ADHERENCE

On 12th March 2021, Ryculture Health and Social Innovation team in collaboration with Kasarani Health Centre through the Kasarani Patient...

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• On: March 8, 2021

Choose To Challenge: IWD 2021

A society is made up of it’s various components i.e. the people who live, work and interact with each other...

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• On: February 14, 2021

Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes & Hypertension: Kasarani NCDs Clinic – 12th February 2021

On the 12th February 2021, Ryculture Health and Social Innovation through the partnership that was initiated in 2020 with the...

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• On: February 4, 2021

Reimagining Cancer Care: I Am and I Will

Cancer is a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells of the body leading to...

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• On: January 30, 2021

Our Common Responsibility in Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

“Muasya is a 13 year old boy and a class seven (7) student hailing from Kitui County in the Eastern...

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• On: January 21, 2021

Why youth empowerment should be deliberate, intentional and structured

In December 2020, we hosted our inaugural YouTH Voices Summit in partnership with Health NGO’s Network (HENNET), Phillips Therapeutics Limited,...

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• On: December 19, 2020

Amplifying Youth Voices for Health

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation is a forward looking social enterprise committed to improving access to healthcare services and promoting...

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• On: December 19, 2020

Designing Kenya’s Ideal Health System.

In Kenya, the healthcare system has a well-defined structure consisting of six (6) levels that are defined as follows (Francis...

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• On: November 25, 2020

Health System Case Study _Kenya & Britain Comparative Analysis

Kenya is a country located in the eastern part of Africa bordering countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda. It...

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• On: November 16, 2020

THE COVID YEAR: Reflections from Ryculture Operational Research Task Force

It’s been a year. One we ventured into with high hopes, plans and resolutions. It was to be the year...

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• On: November 14, 2020

HEALTH EDUCATION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT TO DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS AT THE NCDs CLINIC AT KASARANI HEALTH CENTRE – 13th November 2020.

Authors: Ms. Veronica Njambi |For correspondence: veronjambik@gmail.com On 13th November 2020, the second clinic day for patients living with diabetes...

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• On: November 6, 2020

Pharmacy and Mental Health: Bridging the Care Gap

On 10th October 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Mental Health Day by launching a report of a...

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• On: October 10, 2020

Launch of the Kasarani Health Center NCDs Clinic -9th October 2020

Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) especially diabetes and hypertension are a growing concern among urban dwellers in developing countries. As the...

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• On: September 18, 2020

Community Pharmacy Survey on Impact of COVID-19 and Future of Pharmacy Practice

Access to essential healthcare services is a critical component of the aspirations of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) and roadmap...

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• On: September 18, 2020

International Youth Day Report:

On 12th August every year global leaders both in the political, civil and corporate fronts come together to mark a...

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• On: July 20, 2020

Spotlight on COVID-19: YouTH Voices

Coronavirus disease commonly known as COVID-19 came unannounced and have caused havoc and distress to lives and livelihoods. Kenya being...

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• On: July 6, 2020

#RycultureCSOChats: First Webinar Series Report

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation is a social enterprise committed to inculcating a culture of active citizenship and social responsibility...

• By: admin
• On: June 4, 2020

Comparative study to evaluate efficacy of Remdesivir and Lopinavir/ritonavir in COVID-19 patients

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. (SARS-CoV-2) SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in Wuhan...

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• On: June 4, 2020

Managing Complications of COVID-19: Acute Kidney Injury, Myocarditis, Clotting Abnormalities.

Abstract In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 infection a pandemic. The management and treatment plan have been...

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• On: June 4, 2020

A review into the Therapeutic Rationale for Use of Lopinavir/Ritonavir in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract With the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID 19) and no specific therapy for its management, varied drugs and...

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• On: June 4, 2020

Infection Prevention and Control as a Response to COVID-19: Hand Hygiene and Fecal Waste Disposal

Abstract: Good sanitation and hygiene have been recommended as an effective response in managing and controlling transmission of Coronavirus disease...

• By: admin
• On: May 30, 2020

Coagulopathies and Bleeding Disorders

Coagulopathies and bleeding disorders are a group of disease states characterized by impaired clotting of blood. This can lead to...

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• On: May 23, 2020

Advancing Heart Failure Management

Heart failure is characterized by the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to supply different body organs with...

• By: admin
• On: May 18, 2020

Rethinking our Response to COVID-19: Learning from Ebola, Spanish Flu and MERS

Abstract: Disease outbreaks impact human lives negatively in different facets. To curtail the extent of such devastation, it is imperative...

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• On: May 18, 2020

A review on Psychological Impact of Disease Outbreaks and how to respond to the impacts of COVID-19

Abstract: Disease outbreaks have been known to cause substantial devastation in the world. The impact of such outbreaks on mental...

• By: admin
• On: May 16, 2020

Managing Hypertension during COVID-19

Hypertension is classified as blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. From the scientific evidence, there are varied contributing factors to an...

• By: admin
• On: May 9, 2020

Diabetes Care during COVID-19: The Essentials

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) globally. It’s characterized by elevated sugar levels in blood circulation....

• By: admin
• On: May 2, 2020

Championing Mental Health and Well-being during and post COVID-19

Updated: May 6 Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can...

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• On: April 25, 2020

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Advocacy in the midst of COVID-19

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) encompass efforts aimed at preventing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, to ensure...

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• On: April 23, 2020

Comparative review of Pestivirus C and Coronavirus: One Health Approach to Tackling Disease Outbreak

Abstract: Viral diseases have been documented both in animals and humans with related pathogenesis and clinical manifestations. Some of these...

• By: admin
• On: April 22, 2020

Ryculture Civil Society Organization Chats #RycultureCSOChats

Executive Summary Ryculture Health and Social Innovation is a social enterprise committed to championing for and inculcating a culture of...

• By: admin
• On: April 20, 2020

Innovative hand hygiene solutions to prevent spread of Coronavirus Disease

It’s been a month plus battling with COVID-19 in our country Kenya. The number of cases of people confirmed with...

• By: admin
• On: April 14, 2020

Nurses and Midwives as the Formula and not part of “An Equation”: The Year of the Nurse and Midwife

A nurse is a person trained to offer care to patients and to promote health to individuals of all ages,...

• By: admin
• On: March 29, 2020

Why, When and How to wear a face mask?

Masks: How to chose, wear and dispose – Claire Chung Face masks are classified as personal protective equipment (PPE). They...

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• On: March 29, 2020

Coping with the Psychological Effects of COVID19: It’s time to build our resilience with ingenuity

COVID-19 is here and for a mild respiratory virus it has proved to be a wrecking ball. The economy has...

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• On: March 26, 2020

World TB Day: TB Eradication is at its tipping point

“Find. Treat. All. #EndTB” 24th March marks World TB Day, a day we commemorate the day Dr. Robert Koch identified...

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• On: March 21, 2020

Kenya and Africa’s Preparedness and Response to COVID-19: Interview with Dr. Amit N. Thakker, Chair

On 14th March 2020, Planet Wizard Africa Media had an interview with Dr. Amit N. Thakker on the epidemic preparedness...

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• On: February 24, 2020

Ripples of Change: Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Champions Workshop

At the start of the year 2020, as Ryculture Health and Social Innovation, basing on lessons learnt in the past...

• By: admin
• On: February 12, 2020

Medical Outreach by Hope Citadel and Operation Blessing at Bamba, Kilifi County

Preamble: HOPE CITADEL FOUNDATION – Missioners of Hope is an organization composed of volunteers who are medical health care providers...

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• On: February 11, 2020

A visit to Shades Children’s Home in Kiganjo, Thika West Sub-County

On the eve of Saturday 8th February 2020, a group of Mount Kenya University (MKU) Young Catholic Students (YSC) set...

• By: admin
• On: February 10, 2020

Personal Development in the face of Uncertainty and Change: How are you doing it?

On 8th February 2020, Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted a training session for university students and recent graduates at...

• By: admin
• On: February 9, 2020

Are leaders born or made?| Ryculture – KEPhSA host a Leadership Training at Kabarak University

Updated: Feb 11 This is a debate as timeless as the age-old controversy about the chicken and the egg. Do effective...

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• On: January 12, 2020

Slumcode Innovation and Creatives (SLIC) Hub host Dr. Odhiambo for a session on Personal Branding

On 12th January 2020, Slumcode Innovations and Creatives (SLIC) Hub hosted our director Dr. Odhiambo David for a session on...

• By: admin
• On: January 3, 2020

Call for Champions – Ryculture YouTH Voices

Executive Summary Ryculture Health and Social Innovation is a social enterprise committed to championing for and inculcating a culture of...

• By: admin
• On: August 17, 2019

Pharmacy Education and Practice Advocacy Workshop

During the 65th International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) World Congress that took place from 31st July to 8th August in...

• By: admin
• On: August 10, 2019

What does it mean to be pro-choice for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)?

Dr. Odhiambo David presenting his case on pro-choice for SRHR during the workshop Early this month our director Dr. Odhiambo...

• By: admin
• On: July 26, 2019

Ryculture at KEPhSA Frontrunners Forum in USIU-A

Updated: Aug 29, 2019 Ryculture directors Dr. Onyango Michael, Dr. Mugambi Derrick, Hezron Munyakin, Manyange Amos and Daniel Waruingi on 20th...

• By: admin
• On: July 10, 2019

Relationships & Mental Health: Ryculture #BonfireChat Conversation Series

Preamble: Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted its third Bonfire Chat on 5th July 2019 at Juja Botanical Gardens with...

• By: admin
• On: June 7, 2019

JKUAT Red Cross Hosts Ryculture for a Mental Health Discussion

The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Red Cross club hosted Ryculture Health and Social Innovation, Uzima Champions...

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• On: June 7, 2019

Ryculture graces a Menstrual Hygiene Management session at Gachororo Secondary School by JKUSMA

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation partnered with JKUAT Medical Students’ Association (JKUSMA), Ladies Heart, Proud Flow, SCORA Kenya, Embrace Hers...

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• On: June 7, 2019

JKUAT Red Cross Chapter Hosts LEAP, Ryculture & Marie-Stopes Kenya for SRHR Talk Session

Preamble In collaboration with Kenya Red Cross – JKUAT Chapter, Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted a sexual and reproductive...

• By: admin
• On: June 4, 2019

Ryculture’s Bonfire Chat on Parenting

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted its second Bonfire Chat on the 31st of May 2019 at Juja Botanical Gardens...

• By: admin
• On: June 4, 2019

Ryculture’s Maiden Bonfire Chat #AviciiMemorial

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted its maiden Bonfire Chat to commemorate the passing of the music legend Tim Bergling...

• By: admin
• On: May 22, 2019

Ryculture hosts Dr. Ambrose (MBCHB, MPH,..) and NHIF team for a discussions on Healthcare Financing

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted it’s first consultatory/public discussion at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on...

• By: admin
• On: May 14, 2019

Ryculture Hosts Sexual Reproductive Health Workshop in partnership with KEPhSA.

Ryculture Health and Social Innovation team partnered with Pharmacy Students’ Association of Kenya (KEPhSA), RESPEKT, Marie-Stopes, Pink Shoes-Kenya, DKT International...

• By: admin
• On: March 27, 2019

Ryculture Report from 4th Joint International Scientific Students’ Conference (JISSC), Kampala

Updated: Jun 7, 2019 The 4th Joint International Students’ Scientific Conference (JISSC) took place at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala Uganda from...

• By: admin
• On: February 4, 2019

Cancer: The Enemy Within

Who knew the human body could be so theatrical? Yes, it does have its penchant to be dramatic thus taking...

• By: admin
• On: October 26, 2018