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    "content": "December. As we approach the peak of Malaria transmission season, which starts in June, a number of Malaria cases have already been reported in these counties. I was in my county of Nyamira on Monday and found several cases of Malaria that have been reported in the county hospitals. There is an outcry and fear that even as more cases of Malaria get reported, counties are likely to experience anti-malaria drugs stock-outs. Unless precaution is taken early, the country is likely to be confronted with a situation that is likely to lead to deaths, especially in epidemic prone areas.In this day and age, no Kenyan should die for lack of medication and more so, anti-malaria medication. I protest and refuse to be moved by the suggestion that it is normal for a country to have more supplies of condoms than Malaria drugs. Therefore, I want to draw the attention of the Senate to this matter and appeal to the Kenyan Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and the Ministry of Health, at both the national and county levels, and other relevant Government agencies, to take necessary steps to ensure that the affected areas are assisted to take precautionary steps that will prevent Malaria and ensure that adequate stocks of anti-malaria drugs are available for those who may fall sick from Malaria. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in my county of Nyamira, for the last two months the doctors and nurses have not been paid their salaries. As I speak, two of the doctors who were brought from Cuba, a cardiologist and a family doctor, are unable to attend to the people of Nyamira County because the nurses and doctors are not working. To demonstrate love for humanity, this matter should be given urgent attention. I appeal to the national Government and the county governments to take the necessary measures to prevent deaths that maybe caused by Malaria. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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