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    "id": 1524131,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524131/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Endebess, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, I rise to give a Statement on matters concerning the death of Mr Gilbert Kinyua, which has elicited a lot of debate among members of the public and raised concerns regarding the safety and security of patients and staff in health facilities. In response to those concerns, the Committee visited the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Friday, 21st February 2025 to clarify the issues raised. Mr Gilbert Kinyua was referred to the KNH from St Mary's Hospital, Langata on 11th December 2024 and was admitted to Ward 7B, which specialises in the management of patients with neurological disorders. At admission, Mr Kinyua had pressure sore wounds within the pressure points resulting from prolonged immobility. After an evaluation by the KNH specialists, Mr Kinyua was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome that causes muscle weakness. His condition was particularly severe, affecting all his limbs, that is, the hands and the legs. 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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