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    "id": 1338285,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "South Mugirango, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Silvanus Osoro",
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    "content": "The Bill, therefore, facilitates the fulfillment of this obligation by both levels of Government as it makes healthcare frameworks in the country responsive to the unique health needs of the Kenyan population in each county and sub-county in furtherance of devolution. Hon. Temporary Speaker, indeed, primary healthcare is essential in ensuring that all Kenyans not only access good quality healthcare but also fully participate in the management of their specific health needs. In this regard, the Bill provides for the following. Community health care services, commencing at the household level and facility health care services starting from the community dispensaries and the health centres with all linking to the hospitals to form a network of practice. Further, the Bill is aligned to the Health Act No. 21 of 2017, which is the principal law on health matters in the country. The first Schedule to the Health Act No.21 of 2017 recognises community health services at Level 1 and it is managed by the community and health extension workers. The Bill strengthens these levels. Community health promoters are important players in the health sector as they deal directly with the community. They are also familiar with the households in their areas of residence as well as the language of the people because they are picked from the community. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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