Mary Yiane Senata

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• 1 Dec 2020 in Senate: and infected. This is despite the enactment of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act (HAPCA) 2006 to ensure prohibition of HIV-related stigma and discrimination. In addition, the country established and operationalized the HIV and AIDS Tribunal to increase access to justice against all forms of HIV stigma and discrimination. Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, however, has led to far-reaching ramifications on all sectors of national and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic has had direct negative consequences on the fight against HIV risking, eroding the gains made thus far, especially on the Global target of ... view
• 1 Dec 2020 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to conclude by saying that now is the moment for bold leadership for equal societies, the right to health for all and a robust and equitable global recovery. This World AIDS Day, join me in calling on counties to step up their efforts to achieve the quest for HIV and AIDS reduction. This World AIDS Day, let us demand national solidarity and shared responsibility. I thank you. view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am issuing this Statement on behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 51(1) (a), I rise to issue a Statement regarding the death of a patient at M.P. Shah Hospital due to alleged negligence. At the Siting of the Senate held on Tuesday, 9th June, 2020, Sen. Mugo, MP, requested a Statement from the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Senate Standing Committee on Health regarding the death of Ms. Virginia M. Assaf allegedly as a result of negligence occasioned by staff at the M.P. Shah Hospital on 26th May, 2020. The Statement sought to have the Standing Committee on Health investigate whether contrary to Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution and Section 7 of the Health Act, M.P. Shah Hospital caused the untimely death of the late Ms. Virginia Assaf by putting commercial interest before her wellbeing. In carrying out its investigation, the Committee on health held meetings with members of the family of the deceased patient, the Ministry of ... view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: However, in the case of the late Ms. Virginia Assaf, contrary to Article 43 (2) of the Constitution, and Section 7 of the Health Act (2017), this emergency treatment, PCI, was delayed for an estimated 3 hours and 45 minutes due to financial motives. view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee also found that according to submissions by the family members of the late Ms. Virginia, every medical treatment conducted on the patient by the hospital was only done upon confirmation of payment. For example, despite having presented to the hospital at 3.15 a.m., and a diagnosis of micro cardiac infarction being made at 3.30 a.m., the patient received the urgent medication she required after 4.00 a.m., and even then, only after family members had made a payment of Kshs500,000. view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Allow me to also note that the late Ms. Virginia was a beneficiary of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) super cover, registration No.3888941. At the time of her death, her monthly NHIF contribution was up to date, and she was, therefore, eligible for medical benefits until the end of June 2020. Accordingly, MP Shah Hospital notified NHIF of her admission on 26th May 2020, under inpatient (IP) No.10396737, but subsequently failed to make any further request for the treatment. view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the case of the late Ms. Virginia is not an isolated case at all. As we all know, thousands of Kenyans lose their lives every year from lack of receiving timely lifesaving medical interventions and appropriate emergency healthcare. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in consideration of the above, the Committee notes that Section 15 of the Health Act assigns critical functions to the national Government for the realization of the right to emergency medical treatment as follows- (a) Development of emergency care health policies, laws and procedures in consultation with the county governments and other stakeholders. (b) Resource mobilization ... view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: The Committee further recommends that a fine of Kshs3,000,000 be surcharged against MP Shah Hospital in accordance to Section 7(3) of the Health Act (2017), and Section 26(e) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, for negligently failing to conduct a lifesaving PCI in a timely manner as per recommended clinical practice and guidelines. Additionally, the Committee recommends that the conduct of MP Shah Hospital, in respect to its delay in providing emergency treatment for the late Ms. Virginia Assaf be investigated by NHIF, in light of its failure to provide mandatory emergency services, contrary to its contractual obligations. Mr. ... view
• 30 Sep 2020 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, the Committee further recommends that the National Treasury and the Ministry of Health act to expedite the integration of emergency medical treatment and care in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) package. Additionally, the Committee recommends that the Ministry of Health expedites the development of an Emergency Treatment and Care Bill, with a view to operationalizing the provisions of Article 43(2) of the Constitution, and Sections (7) and (91) of the Health Act. The Committee also recommends that all public and private healthcare providers develop and implement policies for timely and appropriate emergency medical care and treatment in ... view