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    "id": 1092229,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1092229/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nyando, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jared Okelo",
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        "legal_name": "Jared Odoyo Okelo",
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    "content": "I want to believe that the remission by various citizens going forward will also be put into an investment programme by NHIF, so that we do not run a risk of lack of funds within that kitty or pool. Hospitals will now have to directly charge patients because their insurance scheme does not have money. So, let us hope that this will be run so professionally because what we have seen in the recent past is nothing to write home about. What we need is a healthy country; a healthy nation where people have access to healthcare; where people who are falling sick will not fear to go to health facilities just because they do not have money. This is going to provide a lasting safety net for our people and my mother who is residing deep down in the village will not have to call anytime she is feeling unwell. At that age, our parents are susceptible to illnesses on a daily basis. Some of them even fear to go for COVID-19 vaccination because of the myths around it. Perhaps, it is also because some people overreact to vaccination and hence become like guinea pigs across the village and people say so and so got ill after taking that jab and, therefore, we are not ready for it. So, the health personnel, together with the Ministry, would also help us pass the right information on this NHIF scheme even as we also persuade our various governors and those working under the health department of our counties to take this responsibility. Kisumu County, for instance, would be receiving not less than Kshs4 billion annually. The NG-CDF only receives Kshs100 million but believe you me, up to now, if you walk across the counties, you would only see NG-CDF projects. There is nothing to show about the county projects. I am not casting any aspersion on our good governors but I think they need to move a step further to do a lot more for the people that we serve. With that, I support this Bill and I thank you for giving me the opportunity."
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