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"content": "the year 2010. However, in Kenya, maternal mortality ratio remains at an unacceptably high level of 488 deaths per 100,000 live births. This ratio has almost remained constant since 1990. Further, there are wide regional disparities in maternal mortality within the country, with maternal deaths representing about 15 per cent of all deaths of women aged between 15-49 years, which translates to an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 pregnant women dying every year. The disparities in maternal mortality between counties are considerable, where the county with highest maternal mortality ratio has 20 times the deaths of that with the lowest. The 15 counties with the highest number of maternal deaths and highest maternal mortality ratio contribute over 98 per cent of the national total, and include:-Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Lamu, Taita-Taveta, Marsabit, Isiolo, Turkana, Nakuru, Migori, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega and Nairobi. You will undoubtedly agree with me that these statistics are unacceptable. This noble drive initiated by the First Lady, which has received overwhelming support from thousands of people from all walks of life, is not only patriotic but also human centered given the impact witnessed so far. Health being a fully devolved function, it is noteworthy to mention that the proceeds from the first marathon. Some 21 fully-equipped mobile clinics have so far been procured and distributed to the following counties which were prioritized because they have higher incidences of maternal and infant mortality, they include:- Taita-Taveta, Nyeri, Homa Bay, Samburu, Laikipia, Tharaka Nithi, Baringo, Isiolo, Narok, Turkana, Marsabit, Siaya, Kisii, Kiambu, Kitui, Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Uasin Gishu,Elgeyo Maraket, and Wajir. Hon. Senators, for your information, which is one of the issues which you have been called upon to partner, the First Lady also officially launched the 9th Stop Cervical, Breast and Prostate Cancer in Africa (SCCA) Conference on Wednesday, 18th March, 2015, here in Nairobi which is an initiative spearheaded by African First Ladies. The actual conference will be held from 19th to 21st July, 2015 and will be hosted by the First Lady. This will be the ninth in Africa. Our Senate has been requested to fully participate and especially extend the invitation to the Speakers of Parliaments in Africa. Hon. Senators, it is my firm persuasion the First Lady’s efforts towards improving health should be commended. I therefore take this opportunity, on your behalf and on my behalf, to commend and applaud the First Lady for her exceptional focus and tireless efforts in promoting the Beyond Zero Initiative which will afford healthcare services to many Kenyans who would otherwise never have accessed such services. I also laud her for being a good role model to our young girls and indeed many others who care about humanity. Finally, I also want to convey my appreciation and commend all the Senators and Members of the National Assembly in general who participated in this year’s event. I thank you."
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