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    "content": "down as a consequence of poverty and diseases and inability to access drugs for a lot of the poor households. I am also happy that there is a focus on improved maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS related diseases and ensuring environmental sustainability. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I know that it is very difficult to measure the issue of satisfaction but I would have loved that one of the goals or expected results that we would have included in this policy is whether we actually have a satisfied populace, because of proper planning. Indeed, I can see that some of the results that we are looking at are, reduced fertility and mortality rates; substantial resources freed for national development, skills development and utilization and a balance of socio-economic and environmental sustainability. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am saying it would be nice if we had included the issue of satisfaction, although it is difficult to measure. It is satisfaction because we actually have a country that is at war with itself both at the broader level, but also at individual level. Indeed, earlier today, I had indicated that we have a lot of cases of young people committing suicide because of the frustration and challenges that we are facing. But a lot of it really stems from the fact that as a country we have been living by accident and we have not been properly planning. So, my challenge to the Minister, is yes, indeed, it is good--- I do not want to use the previous rhetoric that we used to have that once you had good policies you put them on the shelves. I am sure that as a country we have definitely moved away from that. I would like to be optimistic because I can see that we have certain positive changes. I want to encourage the Minister to move with speed and bring the appropriate legislation, where necessary. I know one of the pieces of legislation that has not been brought forward is the one on reproductive rights for women. Unfortunately, it is one of those laws that are misunderstood; everybody thinks that everything that has to do with reproductive rights is abortion. A lot of women suffer a lot because of lack of access to reproductive services across the country. Many women die because they cannot reach healthcare facilities. Many children die because they cannot get adequate services when they are aged between age one year and five years. Therefore, I support and, as I indicated, Mr. Minister, please, ensure that you bring the appropriate legislative framework as soon as possible, so that we protect our women and children."
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