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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, important topics were covered. One of them, which I would like to comment on, was on maternal health and reduction of child mortality. We should lay more emphasis on this matter here in this country. Many women still pass on because of being unable to access maternal services. The Ministry of Medical Services should put more emphasis on protection of women by putting in place preventive measures. The Ministry should provide health facilities closer to every woman in the country. That way, we will reduce maternal deaths and child mortality. The IPU Assembly discussed this matter alongside the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). You will realise that we have embarked on a mission to achieve the MDGs in this country. We would like to protect the health of our women and children. With regard to poverty reduction, our leadership should focus on ways and means of reducing poverty amongst Kenyans. There are so many people in this country who live below a dollar a day. After 45 years of Independence, to have people who cannot afford a meal a day is alarming. We should ensure that our youth are not idle. For example, the"
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