Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, bringing the ancient disease closer than ever to eradication.
For nearly 40 years, we have led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and our partners.
Read the announcement:
cartercenter.org/news/guinea-worm-announcement
Learn more about Guinea worm disease:
cartercenter.org/programs/guinea-worm
World NTD Day: Working Together to End Neglected Tropical Diseases:
youtube.com/watch?v=lykbZltbIRM
For more information about our work, visit: cartercenter.org
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
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Only 10 human cases of Guinea worm were reported worldwide in 2025, the lowest number ever recorded, bringing the ancient disease closer than ever to eradication.
For nearly 40 years, we have led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and our partners.
Read the announcement:
cartercenter.org/news/guinea-worm-announcement
Learn more about Guinea worm disease:
cartercenter.org/programs/guinea-worm
World NTD Day: Working Together to End Neglected Tropical Diseases:
youtube.com/watch?v=lykbZltbIRM
For more information about our work, visit: cartercenter.org
The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
Give to The Carter Center: bit.ly/3BhtgKZ
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCEflQYP-68reOwcih7UKyDg?sub_confirmation=1
Follow The Carter Center:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cartercenter.bsky.social
Facebook: facebook.com/cartercenter
Instagram: instagram.com/thecartercenter
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-carter-center
Threads: threads.com/@thecartercenter
#guineaworm #worldntdday #EndNTDs #CarterCenter #JimmyCarter #Health
