Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recounts how she lost her cousin and nearly lost her son
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Prof. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has shared the sad story of how she lost her cousin and almost lost her son to a disease.
The Board Chair, Vaccine Alliance, Okonjo-Iweala, shared her personal experience while making the announcement in Vientiane, Laos, said her son almost died from the disease while growing up, Punch reports.
She says: “Typhoid fever imposes a dramatic burden on children in the poorest nations affecting countries, communities and families. “This disease has long been eliminated from most industrialised nations, but it is still a serious threat in developing countries where the vast majority of deaths occur.“I lost my cousin and nearly lost my son because of typhoid. This vaccine will be a lifesaver for millions of children, especially those living without access to clean water or sanitation.”
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