Dr. Wilfred Machage

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is possible, but in view of the way the Question was framed, I think I would suggest that the hon. Member sees me and I will be able to show him all the names of the gazetted dispensaries in his area. It is possible to table that, if the House so wishes. view
• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the information I have is that all gazetted dispensaries have, at least, one nurse posted to them. Once a dispensary is gazetted, it is automatically entered in the list of supply of medicines every three months from Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA). If that is not being done for the dispensary in the hon. Member's constituency, let me have that information so that I can take action. view
• 22 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you look at my answer to hon. Wambora's Question, I had even put the process of gazettement of the dispensaries in his constituency even before he asked his question. So, it is not that hon. Members must ask Questions in the House for those institutions to be gazetted. The normal procedure and the policy of the Ministry is that the institution must be approved by the District Development Committee (DDC). Once it is put up, a letter of notification is given to the MOH in charge of the district to examine and approve that, ... view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. August 21, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3283 (a) Kisegi Sub-District Hospital was initially operating as a health centre up to 19th July, 2002, when it was upgraded and gazetted as a sub-district hospital. Currently, it is offering both curative and preventive or promotive health services. (b) My Ministry is ready to officially open and inaugurate the sub-district hospital as soon as possible. view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker Sir, I have looked at my diary and found 17th September to be appropriate for this activity, if the hon. Member complies. view
• 21 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am the power in the Ministry! Thank you. view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that Londiani Sub-District Hospital has no functional theatre and mortuary. (b) The policy of the Ministry is to ensure that all sub-district hospitals have all necessary facilities, including theatres and mortuaries. The Ministry has allocated Kshs240,000 for refurbishment of buildings and Kshs1.1 million for purchase of plant and equipment under the Development Vote this year. However, this money is not adequate for construction of new theatre and mortuary facilities, but these are a priority in the next financial year. view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot be more serious than I have been to confirm that I will consider construction of these facilities in the next financial year when funds are available. view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, it is true that the Ministry sends money to health centres, dispensaries and district hospitals for refurbishment of buildings every year. It is the duty of the management committees to decide where to utilise this money. view
• 16 Aug 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is the first time I am having that report from the hon. Member. It is true that this is a sad situation. I will endeavour to ask my officers to confirm if it is true. However, I do not have that report in my office. view