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    "id": 1508480,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise, first, on Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, regarding the collapsed and almost dysfunctional health care system across all medical facilities in Nandi County. Nandi County is facing a dire health crisis. Hospitals lack essential drugs, suffer from poor sanitation and are served by inadequate and demoralized health care workers, despite allocation of Kshs140 million in this financial year to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. The county government has failed to harmonize promotions for doctors, nurses, clinical officers and other health care workers, subjecting them to poor working conditions, lack of medical cover and unpaid statutory deductions, loans, SACCO contributions, and union dues, despite these deductions appearing on their pay slips. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, health workers are further demoralized by illegal mass layoffs and removal from payrolls, including support and casual workers. This has left the remaining staff overwhelmed by unimaginable workloads and poor conditions. For example, Kapsabet County Referral Hospital lacks neurosurgeons and gynaecologists, leaving critical patients' needs unmet, especially on neurosurgeons, whenever accidents of motorbikes happen. Despite this crisis, the governor has prioritized irregular employment of his cronies, political associates and campaign supporters at the expense of critical service delivery and health care improvement. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, during my visit to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital on Sunday, 1st December, 2024, at 8.00 p.m., I observed a total collapse of services. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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