Angola
The Carter Center has worked with the Ministry of Health in Angola to fight Guinea worm disease since 2019. Cases of the disease surprisingly appeared in 2018, but through partnerships with international organizations and the Angolan government, human cases have been reduced to zero. The Center continues to assist Angola in its elimination efforts.
Short-term Goals
We work with the Ministry of Health in Angola to eliminate Guinea worm disease once and for all.
Impact
- Preventive measures resulted in zero human cases of Guinea worm in 2025.
- Angola’s Ministry of Health trained volunteers to conduct community-based surveillance in villages most at risk of infection, with support from The Carter Center and the World Health Organization.
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