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    "id": 1033478,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Iman",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Falhada Dekow Iman",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topic concern namely; the effectiveness of emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya is currently experiencing the second wave of Coronavirus infection. The country has recorded hundreds of new cases in recent weeks and high death toll rise since easing of the protocols and guidelines intended to reduce transmissions. Various hospitals have already raised alarm over the lack of capacity to accommodate the rising COVID-19 patients. Emergency medical care services remain underdeveloped, underequipped and unsophisticated even in private facilities. One of the key challenges that emergency medical care services in Kenya is facing is lack of resources. Most counties in Kenya do not have adequate ambulance services. Some counties mostly rely on private companies to provide these services. As a result, most Kenyans and residents have been prompted to transfer patients to hospitals by private means due to the cost, scarcity and the lack of a well-connected The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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