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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "content": "Health facilities across Turkana County, including sub-county referral hospitals such as Katilu, Kakuma Mission Hospital, Lokitaung, Kaikor, Lokichar, Lokori, Lorugum and even the Lodwar County Referral Hospital, continue to face frequent stock outs of essential medicine. Consequently, patients, particularly those from low-income and remote communities, are often compelled to purchase prescribed medicine from private pharmacies, which are either unaffordable or inaccessible. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The availability status of essential medicine in public health facilities across Turkana County from July, 2024 to date. (2) The procurement and distribution procedures for medical supplies within the county, including any identified challenges. (3) The measures being undertaken by both the county and national Government to ensure a consistent supply of medicine, particularly in remote and underserved areas. (4) Whether there are existing or planned initiatives to enhance pharmaceutical storage, transportation and tracking systems for improved accountability and to prevent recurrent shortages. (5) The interventions being considered or implemented to strengthen the overall supply chain and improve accessibility to essential medicine in Turkana County. Thank you."
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