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    "id": 1239127,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13587,
        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support the Statement on supply of oxygen. As you are aware, supply of oxygen is necessary, especially during emergencies. This is because there are many accidents happening, but oxygen is scarce in most parts of the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Kenyans died due to lack of oxygen. Another thing is that in far-flung counties, most of us have the plans, but oxygen is in short supply. Oxygen is not enough for all those places and they cannot manufacture their own oxygen. Another thing is that, for any person who unfortunately gets sick and is taken to the ICU, when they require oxygen, it becomes very expensive. Prices are exorbitant such that most Kenyans cannot afford. If one is taken to the ICU, after one or two days, the bill comes to about Kshs500,000. It is high time the Committee found out how best we should supply oxygen to all hospitals and look into the issue of the cost. Another issue is leasing of medical equipment by various hospitals. Most of that equipment is not being used, yet counties are paying a lot of money. Instead of leasing the equipment, we need to prioritize what is essential. For example, supply of oxygen should be part of the leased equipment. Dialysis should also be part of the leased equipment instead of having equipment that does not work. With those few remarks, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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