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    "id": 857565,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Dullo",
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Before I read the Statement, I wish to say that health is a devolved function. It is really important for the Senate to be on top of things in terms of health functions and the sector in general. Secondly, there are various initiatives that have been put in place by the Government in terms of providing proper healthcare. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1), I rise to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on the policy and implementation of universal healthcare in the counties. In the Statement, the Ministry should explain- (1) Why the Senate input in the formulation and approval of the universal healthcare in the counties was not taken into consideration; (2) Explain why the Senate has not been involved in the entire exercise of planning for universal healthcare; (3) Avail details of the agreements that were entered into between the Ministry of Health and county governments regarding the health package in terms of the leased medical equipment; (4) Explain the variation in the figures for the payment of the equipment from the initial figure to the current figures that the counties are paying; and lastly, (5) explain what policy, legal and regulatory framework govern the Ministry of Health in contracting the three companies through National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to offer universal healthcare in four counties and provide the contractual agreement between the companies and the Ministry of Health. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I reiterate that the Senate is supposed to protect the interest of the counties. Unfortunately, in the matter of universal healthcare, where four counties, that is, Isiolo, Machakos, Kisumu and Nyeri are involved in the pilot project, the four Senators are not aware of what is happening on the ground. I also do not think the Committee is aware of what is happening yet the Ministry is going round launching the project in those counties without the involvement of the Senate. This does not mean that we are against universal healthcare. We support the project but it is important to have a legal framework on how this project is being The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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