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    "id": 971345,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/971345/?format=api",
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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. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1) to make a Statement of national and international concern on the observation of the World Kidney Day, today, 12th March, 2020. Today marks the 15th observation of the World Kidney Day internationally by 90 other countries including Kenya. This day was first celebrated in 2006 to create awareness of the increasing burden caused by kidney disease worldwide with the aim of improving and educating the world on better kidney health practices. The work of kidneys is to filter toxins from the body and also maintain the optimum functionality of the urinary system. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in Kenya, as at 2019, it was recorded that out of 10 Kenyan citizens, one has some form of kidney disease making it about four million people. This number is expected to rise to 4.8 million people by 2030. This is alarming especially since a majority of these people have no knowledge that they have the disease and are likely to lack access to medical facilities that could help them deal with the disease. Although the Government and other corporate entities have made effort to curb the rise in the number of cases by donating and buying dialysis machines, they are still not enough to deal with all cases efficiently. Mr. Speaker, Sir, between 1978 and 2002, Kenya had only one dialysis centre at The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). However, four more were added in Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret."
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