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    "id": 1338910,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1338910/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mathare, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Anthony Oluoch",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43, I wish to make a statement on the World Mental Health Day that was observed on Tuesday, 10th October 2023. As we reflect upon the Mental Health Day, we must recognise that mental health is a universal human right. However, it is the reality that access to comprehensive mental health care still remains a luxury for many Kenyans. This iniquity demands our immediate attention. According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report, one in every four Kenyans seeking health services may experience mental illness. These statistics is a reminder of the perverse yet very often ignored mental health challenges that plague Kenyans. Mental health and wellness cannot be separated from the escalating cost of living. The economic pressure on our nation has far reaching consequences and our children, youth and university students find themselves grappling with unprecedented challenges which make them resort to using dangerous drugs and substances. This directly contribute to the deterioration of mental health, and the underlying frustrations are primarily driven by the high cost of living. 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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