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I will slay this monster before it puts me down

Marie Ojiambo

It is refreshingly amazing to meet a young woman of substance, who despite facing a devastating disease; has achieved remarkable success.

She is a sickle cell disease (SCD) warrior, global activist, a pharmacist and Miss Africa USA. Raise your glasses to Dr Marie Ojiambo, an extra ordinary soul who deserves heaps of accolades. Just like the little David in the Bible who faced the mighty Goliath with a sling and crushed him, the petite woman is facing an equally intimidating giant and she is determined to slay it.

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