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    "id": 758970,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Washiali",
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        "legal_name": "Benjamin Jomo Washiali",
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    "content": "Thank you Hon. Deputy Speaker. I just want to remind Members that this is a very important Motion. I urge Members to get their copies of Sessional Paper No.2 in Room 8 which is on the First Floor so that, as I move the Motion, Members who may not have had the advantage of reading it can go through it so that they can also add their voice. This Sessional Paper provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health which includes reproductive health rights. It further states that a person shall not be denied emergency medical treatment and that the State shall provide appropriate social security to persons who are unable to support themselves and their dependants. The Policy also provides a framework addressing the prevailing and emerging health challenges that the country is facing. It also delineates linkages among relevant environmental factors that play a role in reaching specific policy goals. The Sessional Paper also takes cognisance of the specific functions assigned to the two levels of Government, which are as follows: 1. National Government - leadership in the policy development among others; and, 2. County governments - responsible for county health services. The principles guiding the Kenya Health Policy include the following:- (1) Equity in distribution of health services and interventions. (2) Public participation in which a people-centred approach and social accountability in planning and implementation shall be encouraged, in addition to the multi-sectoral approach in the overall development planning. (3) Efficiency in application of health technologies; and, (4) The mutual consultation and co-operation between the national, county governments and among other governments. Because this is a self-explanatory Sessional Paper, I want to repeat that all Members - even those who are watching us on television and are not in the Chamber - should access the Paper so that they can look at its contents. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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