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    "id": 1525097,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1525097/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Machakos County, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joyce Kamene",
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    "content": "The halting of funding has caused severe economic and social disruptions, leading to the loss of at least 35,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly, as many NGOs in the health, agriculture and education sectors, among others, rely on USAID-backed contracts. Additionally, the healthcare sector is among the most affected, with thousands of doctors, nurses, midwives and community health workers facing imminent unemployment. USAID has allocated Ksh18 million to HIV/AIDS programmes, Ksh7.6 billion to basic healthcare and Ksh5.8 billion to maternal and child health, including family planning. These initiatives have been a lifeline for many communities, and this disruption jeopardises the ability of the country to meet its health targets. It is against this background that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Department Committee on Health on the following: 1. The immediate steps being taken to ensure that critical health programs such as HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis management continue undisrupted. 2. The measures in place to support and retain healthcare workers affected by the suspension of the USAID funding. 3. The long-term strategies being adopted to ensure sustainable financing of the health and other crucial sectors using domestic resources, therefore reducing reliance on foreign aid. I thank you."
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