Members of Parliament want the ministry of finance to release money to address the problem of Hepatitis B which continues to kill people throughout the country especially in northern and eastern parts.

Minister of State Matia Kasaija.

The minister of finance, Matia Kasaija however angered MPs when he told parliament that the ministry released 3 billion shillings to address the problem however no more money will be released unless that money is accounted for.

Kasaija adds that the ministry of health has no capacity to absorb 11 billion shillings if it is released at once as asked by MPs.

The deputy speaker, Jacob Olanya however ruled the minister of finance Matia Kasaija out of order when he told parliament that the ministry of health has no capacity to absorb the money.

The state minister for health, Sarah Achieng Opendi says that Hepatitis B is a big problem in the country  and that the ministry can’t address it without finances.