The National Assembly has approved the appointment of Dr. Patrick Amoth as the Director-General of Health following recommendations from health committees of both houses.
“In its Report, the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health and the Senate Standing Committee on Health stated that Dr. Amoth has demonstrated the requisite knowledge and experience to perform the functions of the Director-General for Health, having satisfactorily served in an acting capacity for four years.
Furthermore, he has met all statutory and constitutional requirements to perform the functions of the Office of the Director-General (DG).” said the National Assembly
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Speaking before the Parliament was Endebess MP Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose who said that Amoth has met all statutory and constitutional requirements to serve in the position.
“The Committees having considered the suitability, competence, experience and integrity of Dr. Amoth following the approval process, and taking into account its observations and findings, and pursuant to the Provisions of the Constitution, Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, (Cap. 7 F), the Health Act (Cap.241) the National Assembly Standing Orders and the Senate Standing Orders, recommend that Parliament approves the nomination of Dr. Patrick Omwanda Amoth, EBS for appointment as the Director General for Health under Section 16 of the Health Act, (Cap. 241),’ He said
“The Committees’ observed further that the issues raised in the memorandum which had been received was satisfactorily responded by the nominee,” he added.
Chuka Igambang’ombe MP Hon. Patrick Munene Ntwiga praised Dr. Patrick Amoth for his patience having served the position for four years on an acting capacity.
“I want to tell this House today and the country that we finally have a man in Dr. Amoth who will lead the Ministry of Health as the Director-General of Health, offering solid counsel and advice to the Cabinet Secretary,” said said.
“I have known Dr. Amoth for quite a while. He has the experience, knowledge, and passion for the Ministry of Health. He is a person with networks across the world that will benefit this country. Dr. Amoth commands respect and authority within the Ministry of Health,” he added.
Dr. Patrick Amoth is well known in the country for the introduction of Pneumococcal vaccines, the management of the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration of related vaccines.
