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    "id": 1439831,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitutu Chache South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Antoney Kibagendi",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health regarding the proposed transition from two-test to three- test algorithms for HIV testing in Kenya. On 22nd August 2023, the acting Director-General for Health in the Ministry of Health, vide a circular Ref: MOH/ADM/1/1/12 directed the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) to prescribe three-test algorithms for HIV testing both in the general population and the antenatal setting to replace the two-test algorithm. The NASCOP was further directed to coordinate a comprehensive transition plan with a target of site-level implementation by January 2024 and oversee dissemination and publication of the HIV testing algorithm study findings in a taskforce report. The transition plan and toolkit were to include information communication and education materials; comprehensive training and capacity building for healthcare workers; quality assurance plans; supply chain considerations and management, including standardised technical specifications of the algorithm kits; and risk mitigation measures to ensure service continuity during transition period. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health. Could the Chairperson— 1. provide a report on the status of transitioning from two-test to three-test algorithms for HIV testing in Kenya, including whether the site-level implementation earmarked for January 2024 took off, and the progress made so far? 2. provide details on dissemination and publication of the HIV testing algorithm study findings and the release of the taskforce report as directed in the named circular? 3. explain the status of development and implementation of the transition plan and toolkit by NASCOP, including measures taken for information communication and education, training of health workers, quality assurance, supply chain management, and risk mitigation? 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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