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Guinea Worm Disease

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Near-Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease

The former U.S. president’s decades-long campaign reduced Guinea worm cases from millions to just seven in 2024, transforming global health efforts.

Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100