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    "id": 1192259,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I have taken note of all the contributions by my colleagues. I promise to walk the talk and clear the path for implementation. It is worth noting that prenatal depression, just like other mental illnesses, is treatable because there are effective interventions that can be delivered. I have also taken note that we require well-trained caregivers or professional counselors to assist. However, well-trained non-specialist health providers can also do the work. I have also taken note that the taskforce on mental health reported that 75 per cent of Kenyans are unable to access services. There is need for adequate resourcing of health facilities to introduce, and where available, improve the quality of mental healthcare services to pregnant women, those that have just delivered and all mental cases to be attended to. Sen. Crystal Asige said that PwDs should also be considered. What touched me most is the story of a mother who gives birth to a mentally ill child. Where does she go and how does she get assisted? For her to cope with the situation, they may also require some counseling and support, so that they do not suffer from depression. They should also not hide the fact that they have children with special needs. Therefore, we mothers should not be ashamed of what we have delivered. We should go out and speak to all mothers that such children are God’s blessings. In short, we should accept our children. Once again, I appreciate all my colleagues for their contributions. I hope that all counties will implement what has been said, like having separate facilities for mentally disturbed mothers. With those few remarks, Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you and beg to reply."
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