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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Korir",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Allow me to congratulate Sen. Beatrice Ogola on this important Bill - the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill. It is a timely Bill, and it is long overdue. I also applaud the hon. Senator because mothers play a very critical role in the society in bringing up children. This Bill has tried to address a number of issues, ranging from rights to health services. It has also addressed the issue of services for non-pregnant women, pregnant women and the role of the county governments. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will specifically talk about Part 4, Article 14(f) of the Bill where it says that each county executive shall formulate programmes and implement strategies aimed at reducing infant mortality rates and maternal mortality ratio in the counties. This is something that has been affecting several counties. According to statistics for various counties, this is an issue that has been affecting us in terms of losing infants and even mothers. This will also enable us to implement programmes for acceleration of infant immunization. The Bill also talks about developing and implementing training programmes for skilled birth attendants in the counties. This Bill also seeks to cure challenges that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have been undergoing. The Bill also talks about formation of community-based committees that will foresee the needs of PwDs, including the necessary infrastructure for them to access treatment. I also agree with the Senator for Narok that mother and childcare starts immediately a child is born. I also agree with the amendment proposed by the Senator that a child and mother should be assisted for at least one year before they can be separated. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as I support this Bill, I applaud the Sponsor and Senators who have contributed to this Bill. I thank you."
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