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    "id": 678826,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sijeny",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Judith Achieng Sijeny",
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    "content": "The NHIF came in handy after all the deductions and the payment that they effected on our behalf. We were then able to settle the Bill. I wish to confirm that they have become efficient and you only need to apply and abide by the rules in order to obtain the assistance. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is on that note that we wish to encourage many Kenyans to subscribe to this NHIF and to ensure that they remit their subscriptions. However, they should not be penalised exorbitantly when they fail. These are things that at times when people change their employment; they do not follow up because that is what the employer does. Personal contributors need to be told what to do. These are the things that the chiefs in the villages should disseminate and encourage Kenyans to embrace. We know that the health sector has been devolved but Kenyans are still suffering. We have the Vision 2030 and Kenya has subscribed to the Social Development Goals (SDGs). Not long ago, we were in New York and we saw a lady from the grassroots who sat at the table when the SDGs were being drafted. This was encouraging because we know that health is one of the issues that affect Kenyans and especially women. Many women have died because of pregnancy related complications. The complications arise because the health facilities may not be within their reach or they cannot afford the private hospitals and do not have the NHIF cover. Once this is done, they are able to protect their health accordingly. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when a woman is expectant, the medical emergencies cannot be postponed and therefore one cannot think otherwise. When a patient cannot afford to pay for healthcare, it becomes very painful. We have seen many lives lost and some stay with injuries or complications because they cannot afford to pay for treatment. When a patient is told that he or she has a kidney problem, they worry much about how they will obtain the medical cover. Chemotherapy and such related medication are expensive. I am glad to tell Kenyans that NHIF can support and has The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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