About us

WHO WE ARE

Respiratory Society of Kenya (ReSok) is a professional, non-profit, reference organization whose mission is to improve lung health in Kenya and beyond, through partnership, advocacy, research, innovation, education, training and technical support. A membership organization (just like the IUATLD) with leadership provided by chest medicine specialists (functions as the Kenya Thoracic Society).

KAPT was formed and registered under the societies act in 1956 as the local chapter of the International Union Against Tuberculosis (IUAT/KAPT). In 1997 both IUAT and KAPT changed their names to incorporate Lung Disease (LD) and thus IUATLD/ReSok.

Known internationally for its world acclaimed successful implementation of the Public-Private Mix (PPM) model for TB care and prevention that is currently being replicated by other countries.

ReSok’s other areas of interest and engagement include: Tuberculosis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Community Acquired Respiratory Infections, in both children and adults, including Viral pneumonia (Influenza, SARS), Occupational lung disease and Environmental health (Climate change and lung health, Air pollution, and lung health) and Tobacco Control.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ReSok works in partnership with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Health Program (NTLP) and County Governments to achieve its goals.

OUR VISION

  • To be the leading reference organization providing world-class lung health solutions in Kenya and beyond.

OUR MISSION

  • To promote and improve lung health in Kenya and beyond through partnership, advocacy, research & innovation, education, training and technical support.

MEET OUR TEAM

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Dr. Nyale
The Chairman
Dr. Nyale is a trained Fellow in Pulmonology, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Dr. Anne Irungu
Vice Chair
Dr. Anne Irungu is a Pediatrician and a pediatric pulmonologist. Anne is a trained fellow in Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Cape town, South Africa.
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Dr. Peter Waweru
The Secretary
Dr. Peter Waweru is a Practicing Physician specializing in Pulmonology. He is a Pulmonologist and a Critical Care Physician and the Clinical Director, ICU at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.
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Rosa Muthoka
Vice Secretary
Rosa Kavindu Muthoka is a seasoned Clinical Officer specialized in Lung and Skin.
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Dr. Warurua Mugo
Treasurer
Dr. Warurua Mugo is a Consultant Pediatrician / Pulmonologist. He holds a MMed in Pediatrics and Child health from the University of Nairobi
Dr Newton Omale
Dr. Newton Omale
Member
Dr. Newton Angwa Omale is a Pharmacist
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Joan Kagema
Member
Joan Kagema is a Registered Nurse working in the Respiratory Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Dr Kameme Kimenye
Member
Dr Kamene is the current Head, National Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Lung Health Program (NTLP) of the Ministry of Health. She holds a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Moi University.
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Dr Joseph Aluoch
The Patron
Dr. Aluoch is a Renown Respiratory Physician based at the Nairobi Hospital. He holds a Degree in Medicine from Makerere University, MRCP UK, DTCD from the University of Cardiff, Wales and Dip. Epid from Prague.
Dr Jeremiah Chakaya
Dr Jeremiah Chakaya Muhwa
Technical Director & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Chakaya has been a leader in TB control throughout his career. He was the Chief Research Officer for the Kenya Medical Research Institute.

Do you have lung problems?
Call us on +254 735 700 660, +254 0205 203 939. Email: info@resok.org

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