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    "content": "would like to urge the Government to take cancer treatment facilities closer to the people. In the western region where I come from, we do not have a referral hospital. So, a cancer patient has to travel to either Nairobi or Moi Referral and Teaching Hospital. I inquired in Eldoret if I could take my sister there but the queue of patients waiting for treatment was just too long. I was told that the hospital may not even accept to admit the patient. Therefore, I am very passionate about this Motion because right now, I am feeling the pinch as I have a cancer patient who I take care of. It is not an easy task. Hon. Deputy Speaker, if the Government takes the facilities closer to the people, it will reduce deaths related to terminal and other diseases. In Kakamega District, we have a district hospital which does not have a male ward or a mortuary. When my people die, the bodies have to be taken to another district to access mortuary services. When a male patient requires admission, he is referred to the hospital in that district. Therefore, this Motion is very important and timely. I would want to appreciate and congratulate my friend, hon. Gitari, for bringing some level of maturity in this House. I realize that this Motion is being supported by hon. Members from both sides of the House. That is the way to go, instead of hon. Members from either side of the House blaming each other all the time. With those remarks, I beg to support."
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