24th March marks World TB Day, a day we commemorate the day Dr. Robert Koch identified the causative agent for TB i.e. Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli. This was a game changer as it opened way for the diagnosis and treatment of TB. Tuberculosis (TB) is the ninth (9th) leading cause of death worldwide and the leading cause from […]
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On 14th March 2020, Planet Wizard Africa Media had an interview with Dr. Amit N. Thakker on the epidemic preparedness as a country and as a continent i.e. Africa. Dr. Amit N. Thakker is the Executive Director, Africa Health Business (AHB); Chairperson, Africa Healthcare Federation (AHF) and Chairperson, Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) among other titles he holds. Dr. Thakker believes that as a country
At the start of the year 2020, as Ryculture Health and Social Innovation, basing on lessons learnt in the past two years in line with our health advocacy work established the Ryculture YouTH Voices Program. This was to provide a platform to amplify the voices of young people creating waves of positive change in the different
Ripples of Change: Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Champions Workshop Read More »
Preamble: HOPE CITADEL FOUNDATION – Missioners of Hope is an organization composed of volunteers who are medical health care providers of different cadres. These includes: medical officers, pharmacists, clinical officers, nurses, specialists (surgeons, gynaecologists), medical psychologists, medical lab officers among others. The team also encompasses an evangelical team to spread the gospel to people where
Medical Outreach by Hope Citadel and Operation Blessing at Bamba, Kilifi County Read More »
On the eve of Saturday 8th February 2020, a group of Mount Kenya University (MKU) Young Catholic Students (YSC) set off for a visit to Shades Children’s Home in Kiganjo, Thika West Sub-County. This was part of their community outreach program aimed at giving back to the communities. As a Champion with Ryculture YouTH Voices,
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On 8th February 2020, Ryculture Health and Social Innovation hosted a training session for university students and recent graduates at American Corner, Bazaar Plaza – Nairobi. The focus of the training was to equip university students and recent graduates with the critical skills they need to advance professionally and as a person. Ryculture Health and Social Innovation through its
Personal Development in the face of Uncertainty and Change: How are you doing it? Read More »
This is a debate as timeless as the age-old controversy about the chicken and the egg. Do effective leaders learn to become superior communicators and relationship builders? Or do people with exemplary communication and teamwork abilities naturally have an aptitude for leadership? On this argument I choose to be counted on the behavioral theorists’ corner.
On 12th January 2020, Slumcode Innovations and Creatives (SLIC) Hub hosted our director Dr. Odhiambo David for a session on Personal Branding at their offices in TENA Estate, Umoja – Nairobi. This was part of the SLIC Hub #CoffeeTalks project which was established to provide a platform for sharing lessons and insights on issues for personal development. Personal branding is a
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 discharge our mandate through health advocacy on; Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Mental Health and Well-being Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) with
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During the 65th International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) World Congress that took place from 31st July to 8th August in Kigali – Rwanda, our director Dr. Odhiambo David facilitated a workshop on 5th August 2019 in line with Ryculture Health and Social Innovation’s mission of championing health and social responsibility among the youth. The workshop on Pharmacy Education and Practice Advocacy was designed to equip participants with advocacy
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