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Guinea worm is close to being the second disease eradicated in history, following smallpox

Just 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, and a major step towards eradication. The Carter Center, a United States non-profit leading the ...
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Guinea worm nears eradication, Carter Center says

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the 1980s, 3.5 million human cases of Guinea worm were reported. In 2025, only 10 human cases were reported, ...