Dr. James Gesami

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is true that we have had problems with the supply of drugs in the country, but this was because of the pending bills from the previous years. The regulations are that we must pay pending bills before getting money to pay for the present requirements. We have now received money from the Treasury and we shall procure these drugs and give them to the hospitals in the next one month. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I cannot be very specific, but let me say that we employed 20 nurses per constituency in this country and they are now in the process of being put in the payroll, so that they can now go to the constituencies to work. In addition, Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have employed about 700 nurses, whom we shall distribute countrywide from next month. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have actually, indeed, said that the drugs have already been procured but they have not been paid for. We are now paying and distributing these drugs to the health centres. This is basically what we are doing. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Indeed, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the money collected by the facilities can be used to pay for electricity and other amenities. I will, therefore, call upon the Medical Officer of Health in that district to look for that money and pay for electricity. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: It is true, Mr. Speaker, Sir, that medical facilities offer essential services. We have had a long time problem with the Kenya Power and Lighting Company in negotiating for them not to disconnect electricity in these facilities. But, unfortunately, the KPLC, as a private company, has always disconnected electricity and I think we need to look for ways and means of making sure that we pay our bills on time. view
• 9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, again, I want to say that it is regrettable that we have been operating this way. This is because, of course, of funds. I have said this again and again in this House. But let me tell the hon. Member for Mosop that as soon as we get any new vehicles, Kabiyet Health Centre will be the first one to be provided with that facility, because we know that they are supposed to transport patients to Moi Referral and Teaching Hospital or to Kapsabet District Hospital. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to ask for the indulgence of the House and particularly the hon. Member for Maragua because I have not received the answer from one of my officers. I intend to take severe disciplinary action against that officer. I beg to answer that Question next time. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: I oblige, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 10 Dec 2009 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Question should have been directed to the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. I have already undertaken to get him a Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in the next three weeks. view