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    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Health",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Dr.) Deborah Barasa): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, and distinguished Members of the Senate, it is, indeed, a great honour and privilege to appear before this esteemed House today. I sincerely appreciate the invitation to engage with you on the Ministry of Health’s ongoing efforts to ensure availability of quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services for all Kenyans. The Senate plays a vital role in shaping national health policies. I welcome this opportunity to present our initiatives and collectively explore ways to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. This occasion also marks my inaugural appearance before this honourable House as the Cabinet Secretary for Health. I take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to transparency, accountability and constructive engagement with the Senate in advancing Kenya’s health agenda. As we navigate the evolving health care landscape, I recognise the Senate’s pivotal oversight role in ensuring that the Government’s health policies and programmes effectively serve the needs of all Kenyans. As we move forward with the implementation of Taifa Care, our flagship model for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), I look forward to forging a strong partnership with this House. The success of this transformative health agenda depends on the collective effort of the Executive, the Legislature, county governments and other stakeholders. I am confident that through close collaboration, we will make significant strides in realising a robust, inclusive and sustainable healthcare system for all. Hon. Members, I will now move to the Question by Sen. Mumma. (a) Medicines used in the country must meet strict regulatory requirements to ensure safety, efficacy and quality. They must be first of all registered and retained by 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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