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    "id": 1087293,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1087293/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kasanga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Sylvia Mueni Kasanga",
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    "content": "and psychosocial support strategies and measures are critical in the short and long term responses. The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030 provides a framework on the intervention for securing mental health system reforms in Kenya. That is in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030 and the Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030, the Health Act 2017 and global commitments. Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health which include the right to healthcare services which necessarily includes mental health. The 65th World Health Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution on the global burden of mental disorders and the need for comprehensive co-ordinates response from the health and social sectors at country level. Subsequently, during the 66th World Health Assembly, the resolution was adopted. It called on member states to develop comprehensive mental health action plans in line with the global comprehensive mental health action plan 2013-2020. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Wednesday, 9th June 2021, the Ministry of Health launched the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan 2021-2015. The plan will provide for framework for both the national and county governments and stakeholders to implement the mental health policy through strategic objectives, which specify priority targets and indicators. It will also guide the implementation of recommendations by the taskforce on mental health with strategic actions and investments to bring transformative reforms in the following broad key areas: - i. Policy and legal reforms; ii. Reforms to improve access to quality mental health services; iii. Financial reforms and investments; iv. Cross sectoral mental health reforms; and v. Administrative actions. The Mental Health Action Plan will target the following strategic objectives and priority actions: - i. Mental health leadership and governance; ii. Preventative and promote health care to mental health; iii. Access to quality mental health service; and iv. Strengthening of mental health systems. In conclusion, I commend the Ministry of Health for this effort and for its contribution in actualizing the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025). This is a big milestone in the promotion of mental health in Kenya. I thank you."
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