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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of Health regarding the outbreak of Kala-azar in Wajir County. Kala-azar is a severe and potentially vital disease that is transmitted by sandflies. It thrives in conditions of poor housing, malnutrition and weakened immune systems. Several cases have been reported in Wajir County, including death. We are soliciting for urgent medical, logistical and financial interventions to prevent further fatalities and contain its spread. The control of pandemics, disasters and emergencies is the responsibility and functions of the national government. The counties do not have testing kits. Kala-azar requires a special kit for identification. However, two weeks ago, the same issue has been raised by my colleagues and it has already spread to Turkana, Mandera and Wajir. This disease might spread to the rest of the country. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Identify the underlying factors contributing to the outbreaks and outline mitigation measures to prevent further spread, including the distribution of treated bed nets, fumigations and community cessation on preventive measures. (2) Provide details on whether the Ministry of Health has deployed a medical emergency response team to assess the situation, providing emergency treatment and enhance surveillance. (3) Clarify whether essential medical supplies, including antihistamine drugs, rapid diagnostic kits and IV fluids have been dispatched to the affected health facilities. (4) Outline any initiative fostering collaborations between the Wajir County Government and the national Government to strengthen referral systems, ensure timely case management and reduce mortality rates. 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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