Michael Maling'a Mbito

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• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: 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
• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: package is limited to dialysis or procedures currently covered under the national scheme. This has left the patients with connective tissue diseases unable to access the needed treatment thus exposed them to catastrophic health expenditure. (5) On the prayer to initiate the process for allocation of funds to carry out awareness campaigns that will involve the Government and private sector to understand the different conditions of the diseases and management of the patients; the Committee notes that under the UHC Programme, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the county governments has developed a communication strategy to educate, raise awareness ... view
• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1) to make a Statement of national and international concern on the observation of the World Kidney Day, today, 12th March, 2020. Today marks the 15th observation of the World Kidney Day internationally by 90 other countries including Kenya. This day was first celebrated in 2006 to create awareness of the increasing burden caused by kidney disease worldwide with the aim of improving and educating the world on better kidney health practices. The work of kidneys is to filter toxins from the body and also maintain the optimum functionality of ... view
• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: The good news is that the number of hemodialysis unit machines that are used to treat the disease rose from five in 2006 to 54 in 2019. However, despite the increase, a huge number of patients still require the services at all these facilities and further delays may eventually call for more rigorous treatment. As at March, 2019, the Kenya Renal Association (KRA) noted that the number of patients of chronic hemodialysis, in both private and public hospitals rose eight times from 300 in 2006 to 2,400 in 2018. Additionally, data indicates that out of about four million people who ... view
• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: 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
• 12 Mar 2020 in Senate: dialysis session to another. This is way below the recommended number that should stand at least three days. As a result of the waiting, the patients suffer increased risk of renal failure, elevated anxiety and prolonged suffering. As we observe this day, I would like to urge my colleague Senators, as well as fellow Kenyans at large, to take advantage of this day and the available information and at least go for testing. Several hospitals across the country have been offering free screening. Today, there is free screening at Uhuru Park spearheaded by the Kenya Renal Association. Mr. Speaker, Sir, ... view
• 27 Feb 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is an important Statement that has been raised by Sen. Olekina. Let me assure the House that my Committee has already written to the CS inviting her to come and tell us the preparedness of the country on this matter. We are not just addressing the issue of screening passengers who enter the country, but also addressing the issue that in the event that we get a Coronavirus incident in the country, are we ready to give treatment? Those are some of the questions we have sent to the Ministry and we expect an answer in ... view
• 27 Feb 2020 in Senate: that they should be ready by Tuesday. If that is the case, by Wednesday, I should be ready to inform this House on the preparedness of the country. One thing I would like to comment on quickly is that the preliminary report from the CS’s Office was that they have a policy of screening each passenger coming into the country. This screening involves just a quick check whether or not somebody has fever. The guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) are also very clear, where they say that we do not practice any discriminatory kind of actions against passengers. view
• 27 Feb 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have a catch-22 situation. Self-quarantine is one of the practices in Medicine. Total quarantine is the first step. The second step is usually self- quarantine. Next week, I promise this House that we will have a report on our preparedness in ensuring that we will not have Corona Virus in this country. view
• 27 Feb 2020 in Senate: This Statement should also go to those who allow people into the county because the Ministry of Health (MoH) does not control planes that come into this country. We should have other players such as diplomats, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior and Organization of the National Government and Immigration to check on these things. If there is a situation in China that requires them not to come to Kenya, then certain measures should be put in place. view