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    "id": 543068,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Pukose",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Pukose",
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    "content": "fertilization and embryo transfer, gamete intra-fallopian transfer, zygote intra-fallopian transfer, tubal-embryo transfer, gametes and embryo cryopreservation, oocyte and embryo donation and gestational surrogacy. Further, “medically-assisted reproductive health” is defined by the WHO as reproduction brought about through ovulation induction, controlled ovarian stimulation and ovulation triggering, therefore, ART procedures and intra-uterine, intra-cervical and intra-vaginal insemination with semen of a partner or a donor. Having looked at this, we were able elsewhere to look at the comments by Christian professionals. This is what they had: They submitted their document on 3rd November, 2014 and to them the Bill raises serious ethical issues among them the right to life. Indeed, they suggested that it is vital to adequately cater for life that comes into existence in these conditions pursuant to Article 26 of the Constitution. Two, its potential for abuse through research; laying the ground for abortion and it increases health risks to female donors. They also looked at the age of consent and the position of the Bill versus homosexuality where the service should also be available to gay couples and sexual offenders. There is also the position of the Bill vis a vis married and unmarried seeking IVF treatment and regulating the unethical experimentation and commercial use. They also raised issues on regulating of the sperms and egg donation from commercial abuse and regulation on use of donations from deceased donors. Therefore, the Committee, having extensively considered the Bill, recommended the sponsor of the Bill to consider proposing a broader Bill on maternal and child health that incorporates assisted reproductive technologies of which IVF is among them and aligning it with the proposed Health Bill. Our position is that the sponsor of the Bill should withdraw the Bill and wait until the Health Bill is in place because it is going to repeal this Bill. Therefore, I beg that the owner withdraws it. The position of the Committee is that the sponsor of the Bill withdraws the Bill and further consultations should be done. Thank you for that."
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