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    "id": 1238787,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "South Mugirango, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Silvanus Osoro",
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    "content": "It is disheartening to note that Nduru Hospital, which was built by the Government in partnership with the World Bank, has been closed for almost three weeks causing immense suffering to the people of Kisii County. On 12th April 2023, the county government sought to transfer medical equipment from the hospital to a different healthcare facility, but members of the local community protested the move by the county government to transfer equipment outside the sub-county. This incident resulted in some of the medical personnel being injured and subsequently led to the closure of the hospital due to safety concerns. As a result, the other medics at the hospital were instructed to down their tools and the facility was indefinitely closed. Whereas the national Government acted swiftly in restoring security, the hospital remains inoperable. This has adversely affected the most vulnerable members of the community who have a difficult time accessing healthcare services, this being the only hospital within the sub-county. It is imperative that the county government works with the national Government to ensure the reopening of the hospital and the resumption of medical services as soon as possible. The national Government recognises the critical role that healthcare workers play in our society and has provided the necessary security and support needed to carry out their duties. Action has been taken to restore security in the area. I, therefore, implore the county government to prioritise the health of our citizens and take prompt action to address the hospital’s prolonged closure. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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