Guinea worm eradication nears completion, with only 10 cases reported globally in 2025

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Guinea worm is nearing eradication, with only 10 human cases reported globally in 2025, marking a significant step towards eliminating the disease. The Carter Center leads the campaign, aiming to make Guinea worm the second eradicated disease after smallpox. Prevention through safe water access and surveillance are key strategies. The World Health Organization has certified 200 countries free of Guinea worm, with six remaining uncertified. Yaws is another disease targeted for eradication by 2030.


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