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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, the Jubilee Government promised to expand access to affordable healthcare. Since 2013, the number of Kenyans who access outpatient medical care through the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has increased by more than 2 million. To further expand access to affordable healthcare, I have allocated Kshs0.9 billion for Free Primary Healthcare; Kshs0.3 billion for Health Insurance Subsidy Programme (Elderly & Disabled); Kshs1.1 billion for the rollout of universal health coverage. Hon. Speaker, to alleviate poverty and ensure that the economic growth we are experiencing is shared, thousands of our orphans and vulnerable children, people living with disabilities and the elderly in our society have continued to receive cash transfers through the National Safety Net Programmes. To further support the plight of the less disadvantaged in society, combat poverty, and promote equity, the social protection safety net has been enhanced as follows: Kshs9.6 billion for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC); Kshs7.9 billion for cash transfers to the elderly persons; Kshs1.2 billion for cash transfers to persons with severe disabilities; and Kshs0.4 billion for National Development Fund for persons with disability. Hon. Speaker, given the experience of the Cash Transfer Programme to the elderly, the Government has decided to enhance coverage of the Cash Transfer Programme to fully support all old persons above the age of 70 years. I, therefore, propose that beginning January, 2018, all persons above the age of 70 years will receive a cash transfer in the form of monthly stipend and National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover that will be paid by the Government."
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