Dr. James Gesami

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a completely different question. When we build a dispensary, we must inspect it to make sure that it conforms to the standards. The issue of drugs and staff is a different one. However, we will be providing staff and drugs as we get resources. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me assure Dr. Khalwale that we have now recruited 20 nurses as part of the stimulus package as required by the Ministry of Finance for about 190 constituencies. There are a few other constituencies that have not recruited those nurses. But let me assure you that by 1st April, 2010, for those who have recruited, they will be in their positions in their constituencies. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, while recruiting the nurses, we needed a lot of details to pass on to the Public Service Commission (PSC), for them to be put on the payroll. That is what has delayed the hiring of those nurses from 1st March, 2010 to 1st April, 2010. Nevertheless, hon. Members should bear with us; the process is quite tedious and we shall go through it. I can assure you that by 1st April, 2010, we shall give you the nurses! view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me inform the hon. Member that it is through the efforts of wananchi and us, as hon. Members, that we have built quite a number of dispensaries. I have always indicated in this House that one of the most serious constraint that we have as a Ministry is lack of financing and human resource for development. Nevertheless, we cannot stop having structures so that, when we get those resources, we can actually put the nurses there to serve the people of this country. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have very clear guidelines. They are given by the local medical officer of health. They have them and they know which facility can be built in which area, according to the demographic features of a particular district. view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot give any guarantee. But let me say that we shall continue providing personnel as we get funds to employ and train them view
• 10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you! view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Kabiyet Health Centre had its electricity disconnected in November. However, it should be noted that the electric power supply to the facility was restored to the facility on 5th February, 2010. Kabiyet Health Centre has an establishment of 12 members of staff as follows: one clinical officer, four nurses, two public health officers, one laboratory technician, one nutritionist, two support staff and two casuals. All the 12 staff members are currently present and working in the Health Centre. My Ministry intends to post additional staff before June, ... view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is regrettable that the electricity was disconnected for four months. But all efforts were done and funds were availed and the electricity has been reconnected now. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: As far as drugs are concerned, we have had a few problems in procurement of drugs from KEMSA because of lack of resources from the Treasury. At the moment, we have procured drugs. At the end of this month, all health facilities in the country will receive their kits. view