Former Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala was pictured in the field in Laos with Gavi and the Gavi board participating in vaccination, maternal and child health campaign in the village of Nasala with H.E Prof Bounkong Syhavong, Minister of Health and ministry officials.

She was also honored with the National Award of Labor for contributions to Laos development by decree of H.E President Bounyang Vorachit. The medal was awarded by H.E. Mr. Somdy Douangdy, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on November 28, 2017 in Vientiane, Laos.

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