Prof. Samuel Poghisio

All parliamentary appearances

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• 7 Apr 2022 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
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: “(aa) medical practitioner under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act;” view
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: (b) by deleting the proposed definition of “mental health unit” and substituting therefor the following new definition─ “mental health unit” means a place or a section within a health facility designated to provide mental health services;” (c) by deleting the proposed definition of “person with mental illness” and substituting therefor the following new definition─ “person with mental illness” means a person diagnosed by a qualified mental health practitioner to be suffering from mental illness, and includes─ (a) a person diagnosed with alcohol or substance use disorder; and (b) a person with suicidal ideation or behavior;” (d) by inserting the following ... view
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, clause 4 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 2A by inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after paragraph (e)─ “(f) adopt a holistic approach to community-based mental health services; and (g) promote the provision of mental health services in primary health facilities.” view
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: Madam Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, clause 5 of the Bill be amended in the proposed new section 2C─ view
• 7 Apr 2022 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
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: (a) by inserting the following new sub-paragraph immediately after sub-paragraph (b)(ii)─ “(iii) expanding and strengthening community and family-based care and support systems for vulnerable persons;” (b) by inserting the words “including mechanisms for outpatient comprehensive cover for mental health care and continued care for mental illness” immediately after the word “realised” appearing in paragraph (c); (c) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph─ “(f) develop community-based programmes for the continued care and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness;” view
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: Madam Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 7 of the Bill be amended by deleting the proposed new subsection (2) and inserting the following new subsection- “(2) The Board shall consist of- (i) a chairperson appointed by the President who shall- (ii) hold a Masters’ degree in psychiatry or its equivalent from a university recognised in Kenya; and (iii)have at least ten years' experience, five of which shall be in a managerial position; (a) the Principal Secretary in the ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to health or a representative appointed in writing; (b) the Principal ... view
• 7 Apr 2022 in Senate: (c) four persons, not being public officers, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary by virtue of gender, disability and regional balance, with knowledge and experience in mental health care of whom─ (i) one shall be a psychiatrist nominated by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board; (ii) one shall be a counsellor or psychologist nominated by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; (iii)one shall be a nurse nominated by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and (iv) one shall be a clinical officer nominated by the Clinical Officers Council; (d) one person nominated by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights with knowledge and ... view
• 7 Apr 2022 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