Teen's death from meningitis spurs mother's campaign for free vaccines in New Zealand.
Teenager Ashia Kizilay died from meningitis in New Zealand in February 2024, prompting her mother Carol to advocate for free vaccinations against the disease. Ashia was not eligible for a funded vaccine. With 28 cases and one death reported in New Zealand in 2024, Carol has set up a memorial wall and scholarship in Ashia's name to raise awareness and support.
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