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    "id": 937688,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Mbito",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Michael Maling'a Mbito",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 51(1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Health for the period commencing 1st of July to 31st September, 2019. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee held a total of 13 sittings, considered three Bills, two Petitions and three Statements. The Committee also held five engagements with the stakeholders. In respect of the Bills, the following were considered:- (a) The Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2018) (b) The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.38 of 2018) (c) The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2019) With respect to the reports, the Committee considered the following reports, which were laid on the Table of the Senate. (1) The Report on the Petition to the Senate on health services conditional grant to the County Government of Uasin Gishu (2) Report on the Petition concerning deteriorating health care services in West Pokot County (3) Report on a fact finding tour of Kitui, Machakos and Kajiado Counties (d) Report on Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.38 of 2018) (e) Report of the Committee on the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.32 of 2018). Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Committee is currently considering a Statement requested by Sen. (Prof.) Kamar on the nature of compensation given by the national Government to Uasin Gishu County following the conversion of the Eldoret District Hospital into Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). The Committee considered the response from the Ministry of Health and observed that the explanation from the Ministry was inadequate. The Committee undertook a fact-finding visit to Ziwa Sub-County Hospital. Further, the Committee also considered the Statement requested by Sen. Mwaura regarding the stalled construction of Thogoto Level 4 Hospital in Kiambu County and has scheduled meetings with the relevant stakeholders."
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