Beth Mugo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Finally, let me reiterate that with the measures already put in place, any suspected case of Ebola in the country will be fully investigated and confirmation of the same can be made in our laboratories at KEMRI in Nairobi. Our Government through my Ministry developed a very efficient and reliable surveillance system which is always in a state of preparedness. Hon. Members may recall that even when there was a rumour of a suspected case at the Kenyatta National Hospital on 23rd December, 2011, my Ministry moved with speed and investigated the case successfully. view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: I, therefore, assure this House and the people of Kenya that there is no reason to panic over the Ebola scare in Uganda as we have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that the country is and will remain safe. view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Let me add here, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that on this case in Eldoret, we have already quarantined the family members; that is, mother and the two persons who were accompanying this patient, until we get full results of the tests. We are also tracing the bus that he alighted from and we have requested that the company also contacts the Ministry so that we can know who else was in the bus. view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank Members for asking those questions and clarifications. I appreciate the suggestion by Dr. Khalwale of making an order of “no greetings, no kissing” and all that. That is why we have put all these points on how you should protect yourself. I do not know if we have advised, especially those who live on the boundary with Uganda, exactly not to have hand greetings. We might not have done it publicly through the Ministry, but our staff there have given those directions. If it becomes necessary that we make a national announcement, yes, ... view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding hon. Millie’s question, yes, we have put a high alert to all our health workers, especially the ones in the border districts. We have disbursed 40 extra members of staff to strengthen the hospitals near the boundaries. When they need more, they will let us know. Of course, we work together in both Ministries. So, if one Ministry is not present in one area, the other Ministry is there. But we are alert that the symptoms are very much like the ones for malaria to a certain extent. So, we have to do more ... view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding hon. Duale’s question on the 21 days incubation, of course, that is something that you cannot detect. That is because it has not presented itself. So, most of this can only be now education and awareness; telling people: “If you have come from Uganda recently or if your family has travelled from Uganda, watch out for these signs.” That is why I said that we are now looking for the bus from where that young man alighted. We will follow those contacts. But we are making many advisory announcements. But as friendly countries in ... view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: international regulations which every country must follow. When there is an outbreak, you must make the other countries know within a certain period. We will do things together guided by WHO. So, there is no this hard feeling. But, I do not think that we have reached a point where we should issue a travel advisory. If we should need that, then it will be handled professionally and we will involve the other Ministries of Government. That is on the joint public health strategy. We do have it not only for Ebola, but even for malaria and all those other ... view
• 2 Aug 2012 in National Assembly: With regard to hon. Ethuro’s concern, I know that Turkana is at the border. When there was an outbreak of polio, I went there personally to assess the situation. I went there with WHO officials and we launched a major campaign. Even on the Ebola outbreak, we are very alert. We have sensitized our clinicians and officers in all our border districts. When they need more reinforcement, they will tell us. The Director of Public Health is focusing on that and we are getting information every day. So, I would urge you really not to worry about it. We are ... view
• 31 Jul 2012 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Would you please allow me before I answer the Question just to thank my colleagues? I was so touched by the many messages I received, encouragement, caring and prayers. I want to inform you that I am fully recovered; that I have been given a clean bill of health. Doctors there certified that not a single cancer cell rests in my body. That is all but the rest I will be giving updates on what we are planning and trying to do for our people. I gave that statement at the airport. Thank you, once ... view