As one who spent 12 years in Nigeria the second time round, 1987-2000 (Eket for 10 and a couple from Calabar/PH), first time 1977 for a few months.
I think I saw the best of times in EKET, I would love to go back to visit, but all my friends and probably correctly quote the old adage, don't go back it not what you remember, I'm sure it's not!!
I survived three serious bouts of Malaria, all hospital cases, one cerebal, now that was fun!! I was looked after in the UK by the tropical medical Institute from London for the first week in the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, the second two weeks by the lovely nurses there at the time with a lot of pain killers (Diamorphine, off my head for a long time, but no pain). I knew three personal friends who all died from the big 'M' and count myself very lucky to still be here.
As for Ebola, boys, stay safe and look after yourselves, best of luck!
Stacey
(Doha)