But in November 2015, five years later, Adewole, became Nigeria's Health Minister and his progress took a turn. Adewole must have had a torrid time as a sitting Health Minister whose tenure has had running battle with outbreak of diseases. On its National Malaria Control Programme website (www.nmcp.gov.ng), you can get the picture that Nigeria is not interested in eradicating malaria the way the United States did in the 50s. It may surprise many why the United States continues to support Nigeria despite its frustrating experience. The U.S. understands that America is not completely a safe haven with regards to malaria, though malaria ended in the U.S. in the 50s.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2017 15:22 UTC