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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have another one. I rise on Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of national concern regarding public health risks associated with the use of contaminated water from the Nairobi River, Ngong’ River and Athi River for irrigation of food crops in areas such as Kitengela, Athi River Town, Great Wall area, Kibera, Kamulu, Maili-Saba and the surrounding communities. There is increasing concern that untreated wastewater and industrial effluence are being used to irrigate food crops such as vegetables and tuber crops, which are later sold in local markets and major supermarkets. Studies have indicated the presence of heavy metals like lead, cadmium and mercury as well as microbial pathogen in the water and soil used to cultivate. Consumption of such produce poses serious health risks, particularly to children and expectant mothers. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Measures being implemented by the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health (MoH) to prevent the irrigation of food crops using contaminated water within the Nairobi Metropolitan areas and ensure that food sold to the public is safe. 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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