Videos, Photos, Slideshows, Graphics: Carter Center Guinea Worm Eradication Program

Guinea Worm: Countdown to Zero (2:34)
The end of Guinea worm disease is within reach – the result of an eradication campaign led by The Carter Center. In 1986, there were 3.5 million cases of Guinea worm in 21 countries in Africa and Asia. That number has now been reduced by more than 99 percent, with fewer than 1,100 cases remaining worldwide, concentrated primarily in South Sudan.

Guinea Worm's Last Stand: Southern Sudan (10:07)
The Guinea worm eradication campaign in Southern Sudan led by The Carter Center, Southern Sudan's government, and other key partners. See how Guinea worm disease affects the lives of villagers who struggle to survive in a land just emerging from decades of civil war, and how the Carter Center's dedicated health workers face enormous challenges on the front lines of this historic final battle.

Guinea Worm: Taming the Fiery Serpent (2006) (3:56)
For thousands of years, Guinea worm disease has crippled communities and individuals throughout Africa. Today, The Carter Center, African ministries of health, and other partners worldwide are on the verge of eradicating this horrible disease, building hope for millions.

Zeroing In On Guinea Worm Disease (1:32:12)
When The Carter Center began leading the campaign to eradicate Guinea worm in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases of the disease in 20 countries in Africa and Asia.

Oct. 13, 2012: 'Guinea Worm' Close to Extinction >
Published by Al Jazeera English

Aug. 27, 2012: Guinea Worm is Poised to Become the Second Human Disease to be Eradicated >
Published by The Washington Post.

July 22, 2012: The President and the
Parasite >
Published by ABC News.