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Guinea worm on track to be 2nd eradicated human disease; only 10 cases in 2025

Human Guinea worm cases dropped 33% from 15 in 2024 to 10 in 2025, nearing eradication after decades of efforts by the Carter Center and global partners.

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When the eradication program began in 1986, there were a 3.5 million cases.

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Guinea worm on track to be 2nd eradicated human disease; only 10 cases in 2025

When the eradication program began in 1986, there were a 3.5 million cases.

·United States
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Ancient disease poised to become second ever to be eradicated: The Carter Center

2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.

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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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