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    "content": "THAT, aware that Article 42(1)(a) of the Constitution provides for the right of every person to access the highest attainable standard of health, which include the right to health care services; further aware that cancer is among the leading causes of death in the country; noting that, although the budgetary allocation for health care services is progressive, it is inadequate to cater for cancer prevention and care across the country; further noting that cancer control in the country is hampered by inadequate cancer care infrastructure and limited specialised human resource capacity; recognising that a significant number of cancer patients do not complete prescribed treatment due to the high cost of cancer management; further recognising that the Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012 seeks to promote access to quality and affordable diagnostic and treatment services for persons with cancer and to ensure sustainable capacity for the prevention and control of cancer; this House resolves that the Government, through the National Treasury, establish a National Cancer Prevention and Control Fund to promote prevention, control, and treatment of cancer in the country."
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