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    "id": 1412825,
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    "speaker_name": "Ms. Susan Nakhumicha",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health",
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    "content": "public participation forum. Section 10 of the Act further provides for a framework for the conduct of public participation during the selection of CHPs. In conducting the public participation forum under Section 9, the county executive committee member shall publish and publicise, through the mechanisms established by a county government under Section 95 of the County Governments Act, a notice of the proposed selection process, at least, seven days before the conduct of the process. They are expected to provide to the residents of the county information regarding the selection process, criteria for selection of CHPs, the process of submitting the nomination for selection, and such other information as the committee member may consider necessary for the effective participation and conduct of the selection process. Public participation shall provide, where necessary, interpretation services for persons who are not conversant with the national language, where the national language is the principal language of communication during the conduct of the public participation forum. They shall keep and maintain an attendance register for all persons attending the forum. The conduct of the public participation forum shall be guided by the principles of citizen participation in counties, under Section 87 of the County Governments Act. There is provision of effective mechanisms for involvement in the public participation, including special interest groups who will be affected or interested in the decision; equitable access to the information that participants need to participate in a meaningful manner; appropriate feedback mechanism; adherence to the national values under Article 10 of the Constitution; adherence to the principles of public participation as may be prescribed by written law; and, ensuring the needs and interests of all persons are catered for. Despite Section 9 of the Act, a person appointed as a community health volunteer or community health worker at the commencement of the Act shall be deemed to be appointed as a CHP under the Act. The third part of the question is to explain why drivers are not considered and counted as prone to risk while handling emergency cases. Delivery of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), including quality emergency care to all Kenyans, is a priority for the Government of Kenya and the Ministry of Health. Emergency vehicle operators or ambulance drivers play a key role in the delivery of emergency care. The Ministry of Health recognises that they are exposed to diverse risks as they perform their duties. The Ministry is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all healthcare personnel working in Kenya. The Constitution states that every Kenyan has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to healthcare services. The Health Act, 2017 states that every person has the right to emergency medical treatment, including pre-hospital care. The Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 establishes the emergency, chronic and critical fund to cover the cost of emergency treatment. The Ministry has developed the Kenya Emergency Care Policy 2020-2030 and Kenya Emergency Care Strategy 2020-2025 to accelerate the establishment of an effective emergency medical care system for Kenya. The policy and strategy are based on WHO emergency care system framework, which highlights three areas where emergency care is provided, that is, at the scene of illness, or injury by bystanders delivering first aid, or calling for help from an ambulance service. Further care may be delivered by emergency care personnel when they arrive at the scene. During transport in an ambulance, the patient is monitored, information regarding the patient is communicated to the receiving health facility and delivery of medical intervention continues. At the health facility, the patient is received by the emergency department staff for ongoing care. The Kenya Emergency Care Policy recognises the key role that is played by emergency care personnel, including drivers. It highlights the shortage of those key personnel in Kenya. The Kenya Emergency Care Strategy outlines the key intervention to increase the number of drivers and to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills required to deliver quality service 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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