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"speaker_name": "Sen. Poghisio",
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"content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me also take the opportunity on my own behalf, my family, the people of West Pokot and this side of the House that I lead to pass condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Hon. Waititu. My condolences also go to the National Assembly where he belonged and worked. I take this opportunity to wish them God speed and the fortitude that is required now for them to bear the loss. It is important for us to realize that cancer is no longer an urban problem. It is no longer a lifestyle problem. It has spread throughout this country in almost every village in this country. I want to challenge our Committee on Health in this matter, that this House can actually take the lead in the matter of dealing with this scourge called cancer. It is very important that this House takes that lead because it is now in the counties and health is devolved. It is very important that we realize, if we look at the economics of things - as my colleagues have said including the Member for Bungoma - that resources have gone overseas. A lot of our resources could have been used to train our own oncologists and prepare our own high level hospitals that can handle this matter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we can speak about these things, but I am throwing this to ourselves and the Committee on Health; that we may come up with a way to deal with this matter once and for all. I want to wish my colleague, Sen. Wamatangi and the people of Kiambu God speed and the necessary strength. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.‟"
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