Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga

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• 6 Jun 2019 in Senate: We encourage screening of Sickle Cell Disease and other blood disorders for newborns by all mothers identified as carriers of sickle cell traits or suffering from the disease. We should have genetic testing and counseling especially for parents who carry the SS Syndrome. view
• 6 Jun 2019 in Senate: We should have Sickle Cell Disease and other blood disorders registers in all our surveillance programmes; improve access to quality care and treatment as well as management; raise awareness about the disease and other disorders in our local, county and national level; do more on education of the parents of the victims and minimise the stigma that comes with the disease. view
• 6 Jun 2019 in Senate: We should have early and rapid testing kits at all levels of health facilities. This must be complemented by long-term follow up on the management and treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and other blood disorders by paying attention to age transition from childhood to adulthood. In addition to this, we should also have resource mobilisation of health resources and staff among other needs to establish countrywide excellence centres. view
• 6 Jun 2019 in Senate: Despite the picture that has been painted in support of this Motion, I wish to acknowledge the positive efforts that have gone towards responding to Sickle Cell Disease and other blood disorders in Kenya. For example, in Kisumu County, under the leadership of Governor (Prof.) Anyang'-Nyong'o, remarkable progress has been realised by deploying simple sickle cell rapid and early testing kits to various health centres in the county. This initiative ought to be replicated countrywide because Sickle Cell Disease is most prevalent at the Coast and the Lake Region. view
• 6 Jun 2019 in Senate: With these few remarks, I wish to applaud the Senators who supported this Motion; Establishment of Nation-Wide Centres and Satellite Clinics for Sickle Cell Disease at County, Sub-County and Ward Levels. The Motion had the view of providing quality screening and diagnosis services and providing comprehensive care management and rehabilitation services for affected patients. Thank you and God bless Kenya. view
• 4 Jun 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You have read my mind. I was unhappy. I beg to support the petition brought by Sen. Omogeni and presented by Sen. Cherargei. Most of the students at the KSL are usually depressed around examination time. The issue of mass failure at the KSL does not only affect the students but the country as a whole. Therefore, it is not a waste of time for us to discuss this matter as it concerns the citizens of Kenya. The issue of mass failure at the KSL does not only make the students poor but causes depression. ... view
• 4 Jun 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that could be the reason as to why I am standing here. I pity the statement made by Sen. M. Kajwang’. I come from western region. Luanda is not far from Homa Bay. The Senator should have started with Homa 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
• 4 Jun 2019 in Senate: Bay. He is targeting one community and we are the people who are being targeted. Can he substantiate his statement with figures? That is stigmatisation of a region. view
• 30 May 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to support the Motion on rehabilitation of street families. Street children, especially in this country are struggling to survive. There is no official data or statistics that has been taken to establish the number of street children in the country, hence, lack of consideration for any help that comes. However, the Government has allocated over Kshs100 million from their mission in the budget of 2017/2018 Financial Year meant to fund institutions taking care of street families. However, this has not been realised. The question then remains: Where has this money ... view
• 30 May 2019 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, an international charity organisation suggests that the number of street children has increased. There are between 250,000 to around 300,000 in Kenya, majority of whom are in Nairobi City County. Given that this number is increasing, there is need for data, to know whether this number is of genuine street children or some just pose as street children and go back to their homes. There is need for further research or discussion on that. view