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"content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on two of the statements. The first one was presented by the Health Committee. It is a matter of public notoriety that the health sector across nearly all counties in this Republic is in shambles. This is an issue we can no longer take for granted, whenever we see reports such as the one tabled by the Health Committee regarding the visits. The findings from visits to Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir counties, are an example of what happens across the counties. Whether it pertains to expired drugs, inefficiencies in service delivery, or infrastructural shortcomings, there has been a complete failure by county governments to effectively manage the health sector. Devolution was never intended to cripple the health sector. When the national Government undertakes reforms in institutions such as NHIF, the primary aim is to ensure that service delivery in the health sector reaches the most vulnerable members of society at the county level. The expectation has always been that devolved governments would manage their health facilities efficiently. This was to ensure that services are delivered effectively to the people. It is, therefore, deeply unfortunate to read the stories that the committee has experienced in their visits. I have no objection to the Health Committee holding a session with the county governor to address concerns and seek clarifications. However, it is unfortunate when 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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