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    "id": 974901,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/974901/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 124,
        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
        "slug": "samson-ongeri"
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    "content": "drugs. Whether it is Type 1, which requires insulin, they will need a lot of drugs and it is expensive. Whether it is Type 2, depending on the type of anti-diabetic drugs you want to use – and there are variety of them, some acting at the liver level and others acting at the cell level – they are expensive. Some of them are still patented drugs and, therefore, they are not generic drugs which are expensive. An ordinary Kenyan or home cannot access these drugs and, therefore, they tend to give up and die early. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the message in this Statement should be; how do we recognise our county level health centre facilities to give patients with this kind of condition access to these lifesaving drugs? This is the real message of this Statement, and I want to support it. When, finally, whichever Committee will handle it, Mr. Speaker, Sir, in your own wisdom, we need to come out clearly on how to prevent non-communicable diseases. We must go hard on promotive and preventive type of treatment which is available, cost- effective and cheaper. That way, we can achieve better results and longevity for our nation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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