Pakistan

In 1993, with help from The Carter Center, Pakistan made history by becoming the first nation to eliminate Guinea worm disease since the campaign began in 1986.

Fighting Disease

With the abundance of technology in the world, many problems are easily solved. However, disease persists as a burden on whole nations where health care is a valuable and oftentimes inaccessible commodity. Pakistan's success in eradicating Guinea worm disease provides hope that other difficult problems can be addressed with the same diligence and dedication.

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