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"speaker_name": "Dr. Kibunguchy",
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"content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that most traditional birth attendants do not have basic hygiene techniques for dealing with deliveries. The issue, as a priority, is being addressed by my Ministry and in 2006, Wajir District, in collaboration with DANIDA, conducted refresher courses for the traditional birth attendants as follows:- In the Southern Zone the course started on 17th June, 2006 and lasted five days. The course attracted 30 participants. In the Northern Zone, the course started on 1st June, 2006 and lasted five days. The course attracted 30 participants. In the Western Zone, the course commenced on 23rd June, 2006, lasted for five days and attracted 30 participants. On the Eastern Zone, the course commenced on 24th July, 2006 and lasted for five days. It also attracted 30 participants. In the Central Zone, the course started on 24th July, 2006 and lasted five days. The course attracted 30 participants. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the course modules entail all aspects of reproductive health such as ante-natal and post-natal services, HIV/AIDS, diseases in pregnancy, infection prevention, abnormal pregnancies and effects of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). (b) I am aware that traditional birth attendants account for a big percentage of deliveries that take place outside health facilities. They are an integral part of the communities and their mid- wifery contribution has been recognized in communities where they live. The Government regards their role as increasing access to rural health services/facilities. (c) The National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) 2005-2010, recognizes the role played by Community Own Resource Persons (CORPs) in health care promotion in the community. The Ministry has allocated funds for training and supervision of the CORPs, including the traditional birth attendants. Their linkages in the health facilities is also being strengthened. The Ministry will motivate the CORPs through non-monetary ways such as offering regular training updates and providing them with the necessary materials for their work. Currently, my Ministry has no plans to hire traditional birth attendants, but is rather concentrating on hiring more health workers. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in this regard, my Ministry further launched the community mid- 3920 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 23, 2006 wifery strategy as a model of health care in Western Province on 19th October, 2006, which focuses on empowering trained mid-wives living in the community to assist women during pregnancy, child birth and postpartum period in their homes. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, it is possible to deliver women safely in their homes under the care of the skilled community mid-wives to ensure a healthy mother, baby and the nation as a whole."
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