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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Martin Owino (",
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    "content": "Ndhiwa, ODM): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Before I move this Bill, I have to express my joy that after almost two years, this Bill has seen some light at the Second Reading. I also want to thank the Majority Whip who has been passionate to ensure that in the House Business Committee meeting, this Bill remains steady. Thank you so much, Hon. Wangwe. I also want to thank 89,000 community health workers across the country who have been asking me to at least move quickly with this Bill. That said, I also want to thank our Departmental Committee on Health led by Hon. Sabina Chege who went through this Bill and made some amendments which we are alluding to and also, Dr. Nyikal who made several community health policies which were supposed to be implemented by this unrecognised cadre as well as the entire workforce – colleagues in professional medical care. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly) Bill (No.30 of 2020) be now read a Second Time. The principle object of this Bill is to provide a framework for regulation of community health workers. The Health Act, 2017 in the First Schedule also recognises community health The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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