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World Bank Approves $180 Million to Help Nigeria’s Fight against Malaria

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WASHINGTON, DC [HIGH-RES]
December 13, 2006–Eyitayo Lambo, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Chair of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership Board meets with World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz to speak about the World Bank's largest-ever malaria control project with a US$ 180 million interest-free credit for Nigeria.

“Malaria is the single leading cause of illness and death in Nigeria; it is both a cause and a consequence of poverty. This scourge which is destroying the future generations of Nigeria can be defeated by the collective efforts of Nigerians and their development partners.” --Eyitayo Lambo

© World Bank/Simone D. McCourtie

WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
December 13, 2006-Eyitayo Lambo, Nigeria's Minister of Health and Chair of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership Board meets with World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz

Photo:© World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie

WASHINGTON DC [HIGH-RES]
December 13, 2006—Eyitayo Lambo, Nigeria's Minister of Health and Chair of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership Board meets with World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz.

Photo:© World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie




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