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    "id": 1109261,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1109261/?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": "The World Mental Health Day is commemorated on 10th October every year. It is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health. The theme this year is “Mental Health in an Unequal World.” Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Kenya was ranked sixth among African countries with the highest number of depression cases by a 2017 World Health Organization (WHO) report. The report further stated that in Kenya, one in four people is likely to suffer from a mental illness. The Kenya Mental Health Policy (2015-2030) indicates that mental disorder cases have risen exponentially in Kenya. 20-25 per cent of outpatients seeking primary healthcare present with symptoms of one mental illness or another. This year, as we commemorate the World Mental Health Day, it is important to note that due to COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in mental health illnesses due to stress and anxiety associated with the impact of COVID-19 such as job losses, failed careers, dwindling income, marital disputes and others. On 27th July, 2021, the People Daily newspaper had an article titled; Alarm as"
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