{"id":1292919,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1292919/?format=json","text_counter":413,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Dr Susan Nakhumicha","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary for Health","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you. The other intersex medical interventions we have like hormone treatment are not comprehensively covered under the NHIF. The Fund will conduct a benefits review process in October 2023 to see if there is a possibility of inclusion of common treatment. We request your input on enhancing the scope of the cover for intersex persons based on the 12-point prioritisation criteria and health technologies assessment evaluation. However, I need to mention that we have developed an essential benefits package. This package does not discriminate against anyone; it has no limitations and exclusions. Therefore, I seek the support of this House to deal with reforms at the NHIF. I submit, Hon. Temporary Speaker."}