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    "id": 1095076,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1095076/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Wajir East, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Rashid Kassim",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13504,
        "legal_name": "Rashid Kassim Amin",
        "slug": "rashid-kassim-amin-2"
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    "content": "There is one other thing that the Government has been rolling out for vulnerable people. One thing that has not been mentioned is that they have not been able to apportion the medical fund to cater for NHIF contributions. So, if the Government is giving the vulnerable and the elderly a certain amount of stipend, it should give an equal contribution for the same in terms of healthcare because if they provide them with food but they do not provide them with healthcare, it does not make any sense. It is only proper to feed and provide them with good healthcare. So, we suggest that those who get the support should also have medical cover and the Government should contribute to the same. One other thing that the Government has also rolled out is for school children, particularly those in secondary schools, to get coverage from the NHIF. However, that cover does not extend to family members. So, every child who is in secondary school and is getting the NHIF cover from the Government should also have his or her family covered through the programme. As much as the programme is only working for those who are employed and whose employer is making a significant contribution, it should be for all citizens of this country. I support the amendment Bill. Thank you."
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