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    "id": 1477000,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Igembe South, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Paul",
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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 status of the report by the Kenya Medical Research Institute on the probe into high prevalence of cancer in Meru County. The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State corporation established under Legal Notice No.35 of 2021. The Institute is responsible for, among other roles, carrying out research on human health in the country. In 2020, KEMRI undertook an investigation into the high prevalence of cancer in Meru County, specifically in Akachu and Kiegoi locations in Igembe South Constituency. The research was prompted by the distressing frequency of cancer-related deaths and ongoing suffering of Meru County residents battling various forms of the disease including throat, breast, tongue, eye, mouth and prostate cancer. The primary objective of the research included advancing the understanding of the underlying causes of the prevalence of cancer in the region and enhancing preventive strategies. However, it is deeply 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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