Nigeria

Millions will be spared future suffering thanks to efforts of The Carter Center and Nigeria's Ministry of Health to address widespread neglected diseases such as Guinea worm, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, river blindness, trachoma, and malaria. The Center also has supported efforts to build democracy and peace in this nation.

Waging Peace

Although Nigeria is one of the largest petroleum exporters in the world, Africa's most populous nation has failed to capitalize on this natural resource. Decades of unfettered corruption, ethnic violence, and military rule stunted Nigeria's economic development. Since its independence from Great Britain in 1960 until its historic presidential election in 1999, Nigeria was under military rule for all but 10 years.

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Fighting Disease

Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of disease in Africa. In 1988, the government of Nigeria invited The Carter Center to begin Guinea worm eradication programming in the nation. Subsequently, The Carter Center has established six more health programs in the nation.

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