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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the response to the recent outbreaks of malaria and other diseases in Kisumu County. Being in the lake region, Kisumu County is highly prone to malaria outbreaks, which continues to pose a serious health risk to residents. Additionally, cases of other diseases, including cholera and typhoid, have been reported in various parts of the county, raising concerns over public health preparedness The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "and response mechanisms. Despite efforts to curb diseases many residents, especially in informal settlements and rural areas, still face difficulties accessing adequate prevention and treatment services. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) The level of funding allocated to disease control programmes in Kisumu County and provide details on how these funds have been utilised. (2) The prevalence of the recent outbreak of malaria and other diseases in Kisumu County, including the number of reported cases and fatalities in the past. (3) The interventions in place to combat malaria, including the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying and access to anti-malarial drugs. (4) The measures taken to prevent and contain the outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, including improvements in sanitation and access to clean water. (5) The availability of medical personnel, drugs and test kits in public health facilities to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of malaria and other infectious diseases; partnership between the national and county governments as well as the donor agencies, in enhancing disease prevention and response strategies in Kisumu County. Thank you."
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"content": "STATE OF KENYA’S BLOOD STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE"
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the state of Kenya's blood storage infrastructure, which continues to undermine the effectiveness of our healthcare system despite the ongoing interventions. While Kenya has made strides in blood collection, the real crisis lies in our inadequate storage capacity, which has rendered many blood donation efforts futile. The Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority (KTTA) reports that although blood collection has improved, our national cold storage can only hold 65,000 units, far below the demand required to sustain emergency response and life-saving procedures. Kenya has seen a marked increase in blood banks, from 35 to 45, yet the infrastructure remains overstretched and hospitals across the country continue to grapple with erratic blood supply. Collected blood is going to waste due to inadequate preservation facilities, while some counties, including Kisumu, lack sufficient storage and distribution systems to ensure timely access to blood when needed. This failure to expand storage capacity in tandem with collection efforts is putting lives at risk, particularly for accident victims, surgical patients and mothers in maternity wards. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, blood should not be a scarce resource simply because we lack the capacity to store it. Kenya cannot afford to lose lives due to logistic failures when solutions exist and people are willing to donate. In the statement, the committee should- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "(1) Analyze the comprehensive assessment of the current blood storage infrastructure across all counties, highlighting any disparities in identifying regions most affected by storage limitations. (2) Study the steps taken to address storage limitations, particularly how funds allocated to improve cold chain facilities have been utilised, as well as the Government's strategy to modernize and expand blood storage facilities to ensure collecting units are properly preserved and accessible when needed. (3) The measures in place to ensure that increased storage capacity translates to improved blood availability, particularly in rural and undeserved areas. (4) The role of county governments in ensuring such an ability and efficiency of blood storage infrastructure within their region. Thank you."
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"content": "(Loud consultations)"
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"content": " Order, Senators! Sen. Samson Cherarkey, you have two Statements."
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"content": "DISCRIMINATION OF SOME LEARNERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL SPORTS"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the discrimination of school-going children aged above 19 years in high school and above 14 years in primary school from participating in school sports competitions. I wish the Chairperson for Education, Sen. Betty Montet was listening. Section 17 (III) of the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) constitution prohibits students who exceed the age limit of 19 years from participating in regional and international sports competitions. Similarly, the Kenya Primary School Sports Association (KPSSA) imposes age restrictions that unfairly exclude certain learners from full participation in school sports. These restrictions, if not removed, will continue to deny students equal opportunities in sports. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this matter was contested in the High Court in Mombasa through Petition No.65 of 2017 and a judgment was delivered by Judge Ike Ogola on 9th May, 2019, declaring Section 17 (III) of KSSSA constitution unconstitutional and invalid. However, despite this definitive court decision, the KSSSA continues to enforce the annulled provision, thereby violating the constitution and acting in contempt of court. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) The reasons for the continued enforcement of Section 17 (III) of the KSSSA constitution despite its annulment by the High Court. (2) The status of compliance with the court ruling and the immediate actions being taken by the Ministry of Education against the officials of the KSSSA and KPSSA who continue to disregard this ruling. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "(3) Measures being implemented by the Ministry of Education to ensure that the junior secondary schools' JSS learners participate in sports without discrimination based on their age, considering that learners are domiciled in primary school as per the implementation of CBC. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, I move to my second Statement."
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