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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Health for the First Quarter of the Fourth Session covering the period between January and April, 2025. During the period under review, the committee held 20 meetings during which it considered three Bills, one Petition, one Memorandum and followed up on the implementation status of one Senate resolution. During the same period, 25 statements were referred to the committee for consideration. In the reporting period, the committee held a consultative meeting with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health, to deliberate on the proposed policies, programmes and expenditure ceilings of the respective state departments as contained in the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS). The committee further sought information on the status of the financial year 2024/2025 Budget and the key policies underlying the expenditure ceilings in the 2025 BPS. Hon. Speaker, I wish to report that one of the key recommendations that the committee made during the meeting with the Cabinet Secretary and in its report is that sufficient resources should be allocated to implement the policy. This is to enable employment of 20,000 healthcare workers as contained in the 2023 BPS. With the foregoing, priority should be given to absorb an estimated 8,000 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) healthcare workers currently employed on contractual terms. Further, the Ministry of Health should provide details on the different cadres targeted for employment and their distribution. Mr. Speaker Sir, in the reporting period, the committee considered stakeholder submissions to three Bills that had been committed to the committee for consideration. These are: (1) The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.35 of 2024). (2) The Kenya (Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bills, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No.54 of 2022). (3) The Community Health Promoters Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No.53 of 2022). During consideration, the committee observed that some proposed provisions and submissions required clarification and supplementary information from stakeholders. This would enable the committee propose amendments during the Third Reading Stage. With the foregoing, the committee sought clarification from stakeholders which are scheduled for consideration before the committee prepares its report on the three Bills. In the reporting period, the committee concluded its consideration of the Petition regarding alleged medical negligence and staff incompetency leading to the death of Ms. Annita Jepkorir at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. This Petition highlights critical issues in healthcare delivery and patient safety in our healthcare facilities that demand urgent attention and action. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "The committee undertook a thorough inquiry into the issues raised in the petition and prepared its report, which has subsequently been tabled for adoption by this honorable House."
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"content": "Further, the committee followed up on the implementation status of its report on the management and use of Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH). The committee sought information from the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC), Kenyatta University (KU) and KUTRRH amongst other stakeholders. However, the written submissions and reports received from these stakeholders were unsatisfactory and insufficient."
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"content": "To this end, the committee has scheduled a meeting with all the relevant stakeholders and agencies. Thereafter, it will prepare report to be tabled in the House. During the period under review, the committee sought reports and information on the issues raised in the 25 statements that had been referred for consideration, from the national Government, the county governments and other relevant stakeholders. In this regard, the committee received and shared responses to 29 statements, which were consequently submitted to the Senators for their consideration. In instances where responses received were found to be unsatisfactory or insufficient, the committee has sought supplementary information and clarification from the concerned stakeholders. A detailed statement tracker is attached to this statement. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, at the Sitting of the Senate held on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, you directed the Clerk of the Senate to cause a meeting between the Committee on Health; the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health; and the CoG to deliberate on the matters that were raised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) in the memorandum that had been delivered to the Senate. I wish to report to the House that the committee held a meeting with all the relevant stakeholders on Monday, 14th April, 2025. During the meeting, the representatives of the doctors’ union, the Ministry of Health and the CoG apprised the committee on efforts that have been applied to address concerns regarding the non- compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) entered into between the KMPDU and the national Government through the Ministry of Health and the county governments to uphold and defend rights to fair labour and decent work for doctors. The committee is currently preparing a comprehensive report on the matter. During the current quarter, the committee seeks to inquire into the policy and institutional reforms being undertaken at the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) to enhance its efficiency, transparency and accountability. The committee will further inquire into the infrastructure and facilities being put in place by the two levels of Government to implement the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) successfully, the challenges faced, if any, and strategies applied to address these challenges. In conclusion, I wish to thank your office and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the committee in executing its mandate. I also wish to thank Members of the committee for their diligence and contributions during the committee activities. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "I thank you."
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"content": " Hon. Senators, before I allow comments on the statements sought, I beseech you that we handle Order Nos.8, 9 and 10, then go back to comments. These are Orders that require a voice vote. We can dispense with them in the next five minutes at most. Clerk, proceed to call those Orders."
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