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    "id": 1564832,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1564832/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden Duale",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Health",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
        "slug": "aden-duale"
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    "content": "They help coordinate UHC registration and we leverage on their extensive network across all the 47 counties. NGAOs are spearheading registration of Kenyans to SHA. They also help us in community sensitization. They are playing a very vital role in educating communities about the transition from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA, addressing the misconceptions and encouraging active participation in the registration process. They help us in monitoring and reporting. Both our regional and county commissioners are tasked with daily monitoring of the registration progress. Working together with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and other healthcare workers, they submit regular reports to ensure the attainment of 12 million households target. Finally, they help us in community engagement. NGAOs are actively engaging with the communities to dispel misinformation and promote understanding on the benefits of UHC, thereby encouraging widespread participation in the registration process. In terms of the engagement strategy, by utilizing the extensive network similar to the previous successful registration of farmers for the subsidized fertiliser programme, SHA was able to quickly reach out to Kenyans even in remote areas and provide them with information on how to register for the programme. Still on the same question, the Senator sought to know the specific roles of the personnel in the registration process and if they are receiving extra incentives. While NGAOs are playing a critical role in the SHA transition through mobilisation and sensitization of registration process, they are not receiving any additional allowances beyond their regular salaries. Their involvement is considered part of their official duties. The Government strategy is to leverage on the extensive network of NGAOs to reach communities at the grassroots level and indicate to them about the benefits of the UHC. Finally, on this Question, the Senator for Kisumu sought clarifications on whether there are established guidelines for the operation of the personnel to ensure vulnerable persons, particular the poor and the elderly, are not coerced or unduly influenced to register for the programme. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir and hon. Senators, to ensure ethical and inclusive environment, the Government has established guidelines to prevent coercion or undue influence particularly among vulnerable populations. Secondly, the registration process is designed to be accessible and user friendly, with various options available to the individuals. The options include USSD code registration, online registration, in-person registration at the designated centres, and use of community health workers. We have also provided for registration of teenage mothers among others. By providing multiple channels, the Government aims to reach all segments of the population, including the elderly and those in remote areas. Additionally, public awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate the public about the benefits of UHC and the importance of timely registration as outlined in the Social Health Insurance Regulations 2023. 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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