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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "have given us good ideas. We know that it is feasible, clinically proven and scalable as well. We have the 3G and 4G network hence faster transmission of data. However, the barriers of sustainability are low optimal coverage in some parts of the country, certain legal considerations and data issues which need to be looked at. This is why I am proud of this House for initiating the Data Protection Bill that is now in the National Assembly. I hope that the National Assembly will realise the potential there is in a country to have data protection laws that enable e-health or telemedicine and e-commerce. Some countries are now bypassing Kenya when it comes to business outsourcing because we have taken too long to enact our data protection laws. These are the kind of things that we need to quickly work on if we are to realise the benefits that will come with e-health, teleconferencing, video conferencing and the e-health spectrum that Sen. Pareno has moved this Motion on. There are also technical and software challenges. These are things that can be overcome. If a country like Rwanda which is 80 per cent rural like us, although it is a smaller country has overcome them, we can also do it as well. It is important for the National Assembly to expedite the Senate’s Data Protection Bill. This is because therein lies the legislation for governing confidentiality, privacy, access, liabilities, ethical standards and protection of data subject. In this case, the patient will need his or her data protected, dignity ensured and services provided to them in good time and in the highest standards. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those few remarks, I am a great supporter of any innovations that would cut cost and provide access. I am also proud of things that will make sure that, as per our Constitution, the rights of our people to access good healthcare is guaranteed through innovative approaches, especially utilizing Information Communication Technology (ICT). I support this Motion and thank Sen. Pareno for bringing it. I look forward to helping her follow up on its implementation."
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