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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "To this end, the committee has scheduled a meeting with all the relevant stakeholders and agencies. Thereafter, it will prepare report to be tabled in the House. During the period under review, the committee sought reports and information on the issues raised in the 25 statements that had been referred for consideration, from the national Government, the county governments and other relevant stakeholders. In this regard, the committee received and shared responses to 29 statements, which were consequently submitted to the Senators for their consideration. In instances where responses received were found to be unsatisfactory or insufficient, the committee has sought supplementary information and clarification from the concerned stakeholders. A detailed statement tracker is attached to this statement. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, at the Sitting of the Senate held on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, you directed the Clerk of the Senate to cause a meeting between the Committee on Health; the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health; and the CoG to deliberate on the matters that were raised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) in the memorandum that had been delivered to the Senate. I wish to report to the House that the committee held a meeting with all the relevant stakeholders on Monday, 14th April, 2025. During the meeting, the representatives of the doctors’ union, the Ministry of Health and the CoG apprised the committee on efforts that have been applied to address concerns regarding the non- compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) entered into between the KMPDU and the national Government through the Ministry of Health and the county governments to uphold and defend rights to fair labour and decent work for doctors. The committee is currently preparing a comprehensive report on the matter. During the current quarter, the committee seeks to inquire into the policy and institutional reforms being undertaken at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) to enhance its efficiency, transparency and accountability. The committee will further inquire into the infrastructure and facilities being put in place by the two levels of Government to implement the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) successfully, the challenges faced, if any, and strategies applied to address these challenges. In conclusion, I wish to thank your office and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the committee in executing its mandate. I also wish to thank Members of the committee for their diligence and contributions during the committee activities. 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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