Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Program
With a growing burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) corresponding commitment to improve access to healthcare services is needed. Through this program, we work with patient support groups, primary healthcare facilities and corporate partners to design, resource, implement and sustain NCDs clinics to ensure reliable and sustainable access to quality care for patients with diabetes and hypertension.
Publications
Galvanizing Action to Close the Cancer Care Gap – World Cancer Day 2023
Majority of the population in low and middle-income countries still lack access to comprehensive cancer care even with the advancements in cancer prevention, treatment and
Be Brave! Embrace African Traditional Medicine
Every year, on the 31st of August, Africa celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day. This day is marked to promote the importance of Africa’s rich biodiversity
Reflections and Insights on Designing a Robust Patient Access Program: Case of NCDs Clinic in Kasarani Health Center
Background: Patient access schemes are innovative pricing agreements proposed by pharmaceutical companies to improve cost-effectiveness and enable patients to gain access to high cost drugs
World Diabetes Day 2021: Access to Diabetes Care
I recently began my clinical rounds as part of my school curriculum. It has been an enlightening experience thus far. Throughout the past few weeks,
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 Support Group held their monthly clinic
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 Kasarani Health Center to improve
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 invasion of other organs, tissues
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 and hypertension was convened at Kasarani Health Center.
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 World Health Organization (WHO) notes
#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 among the Kenyan youth with
Cancer: The Enemy Within
Who knew the human body could be so theatrical? Yes, it does have its penchant to be dramatic thus taking it to a whole new