Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 367501,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/367501/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 169,
    "type": "other",
    "speaker_name": "",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "The matter of taking health services closer to the people was raised with him and he said he was willing to work towards ensuring that health facilities are taken closer to the people. He gave the example of the many health facilities that have been put up through the Constituencies Development Fund Committees (CDFCs) countrywide, but which are not being used. He said that he will fast-track the process of ensuring that those facilities are put to use. The matter of provision of HIV/AIDS drugs to affected people was raised because we think it is a very important matter, to which he gave a very strong response. He said that he is concerned as Members of the Committee and Kenyans that, as a country, we are relying too much on donor funding for HIV/AIDS drugs. He pointed out that it was time the Government gave a strong commitment in terms of budgetary allocation in order to prepare ourselves for any eventuality, including the possibility of withdrawal of donor funding in the area. Hon. Speaker, Sir, the Professor also showed concern in addressing terminal illnesses. This question was answered to the satisfaction of the Members of the Committee. The Committee also felt that Prof. Segor is enthusiastic about provision of free maternity healthcare. Therefore, we felt that this is the right person for this job, especially now that the Jubilee Government is keen on implementing its manifesto, which provides for free maternity healthcare. We also noted that the professor is committed to dialogue. We think that is the kind of solution required in dealing with the various problems in the Ministry of Health. In the interest of time, I feel that I have mentioned the key highlights of this Report. Therefore, having considered the suitability, capacity and integrity of the nominee, and pursuant to Article 155(3) (b) of the Constitution and Section 8(2) of the Schedule to the Public Appointments Act, the Committee recommends that this House approves the nomination of Prof. Segor for subsequent appointment by the President. Hon. Speaker, Sir, it is my pleasure and duty to kindly request my Vice- Chairman, hon. (Dr.) Pukose, to second the Motion."
}