Dr. Jumaa Bwika
Honourable Chair
Who we are
Formerly KAPTLD, ReSoK is Kenya's professional home for respiratory health leadership.
The Respiratory Society of Kenya (ReSoK), formerly Kenya Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (KAPTLD), is a professional organization with a membership constituted of health professionals and service providers with an interest in respiratory medicine, mainly chest medicine specialists.
Registered SocietyRegistered in Kenya as a society by the Registrar of Societies.
Professional MembershipConstituted by healthcare professionals and service providers focused on lung health.
National Reference RoleFocused on the strategic pillars of organizational sustainability, research and education, advocacy, partnerships, and policy advisory.
Leadership
Governance and Secretariat
ReSoK combines elected professional leadership with a secretariat that supports daily operations, programs, and technical coordination.
Registered in Kenya as a Society by the Registrar of Societies.
Leadership is provided by an elected board of management comprising mainly chest specialists, with representation from other cadres of the healthcare profession including Clinical Officers, Nurses, and Pharmacists.
The secretariat is led by a Chief Executive Officer who also acts as Technical Advisor, supported by a Programs Manager and an Administration & Finance Manager responsible for day-to-day operations.
- Elected board of management providing strategic leadership.
- Multidisciplinary representation across respiratory healthcare cadres.
- Secretariat support for technical, program, administration, and finance functions.
Direction
Vision and Mission
The society's mandate is defined by the strategic plan: a clear vision, a practical mission, and PUMZI values that guide every decision.
Our Vision
Healthy lungs for all people in Kenya and beyond.
Our Mission
We innovatively promote, improve, sustain, and integrate quality lung health for all through prevention, research, education, advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Our core values
What Guides ReSoK
These values are the PUMZI foundation of the strategic plan and shape how the society collaborates with members, partners, communities, and the wider health system.
Partnerships
Partnerships keep ReSoK connected to members, institutions, and communities working toward the same lung health goals.
Understanding
Understanding helps the society listen carefully and respond to the needs of professionals, patients, and partners.
Meticulousness
Meticulousness anchors ReSoK in careful planning, evidence, and precise execution across every program.
Zeal
Zeal keeps the society energetic, committed, and persistent in advancing respiratory health.
Innovation
Innovation pushes ReSoK to build digitally enabled, sustainable, and forward-looking solutions.
Our team
People Behind the Work
Meet the ReSoK leadership, technical, finance, administration, and research coordination team.
Mrs. Claire Njoki Kamu
Honourable V. Chairperson
Dr. Jacqueline Wanjiku Kagima
Honourable Secretary
Dr. Salim Masoud
Honourable Treasurer
Dr. Andrew Owuor
Honourable Member
Dr. Diana Marangu
Honourable Member
Mr. Timothy Kamau Kibe
Honourable Member
Prof. Jeremiah Chakaya
CEO/Technical Director
Mr. Chrispine Okoth
Finance & Admin Manager
Ms. Rhoda Pola
Research Coordinator - Light Consortium
Join the society
Connect with Kenya's respiratory health community.
Become a member, partner with ReSoK, or contact the secretariat for information about programs, training, and lung health initiatives.