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Guinea Worm Case Countdown

Press Release: Jimmy Carter Announces Guinea Worm Cases Hit Record Low, Setting Stage for Eradication of Second Human Disease in History >

As of April 22, 2013, six cases of Guinea worm disease have been reported worldwide, all found in South Sudan. However, additional cases are expected later this year.

For the official monthly updates on the Carter Center's reporting of Guinea worm disease cases, read Guinea Worm Wrap-Up >


Last update: April 22, 2013

When The Carter Center began leading the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in 21 countries in Africa and Asia. Today, that number has been reduced by more than 99.9 percent, with the vast majority of cases remaining in South Sudan. Guinea worm is poised to be the next human disease after smallpox to be eradicated.

Learn more about the Carter Center's work to fight Guinea worm disease >
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