Remembering Jimmy Carter's efforts to fight the Guinea worm

The video discusses the history and eradication efforts of Guinea worm disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It highlights the role of water sources in disease transmission and the significant reduction in cases due to campaigns led by the Carter Center. The DRC was certified free of the disease in 2022, but monitoring continues to prevent re-emergence. Challenges remain, and Congolese officials seek direct collaboration with the Carter Center. President Carter's dedication to eradicating the disease is emphasized, with only 13 cases reported worldwide in 2022.

What was the primary source of Guinea worm disease transmission in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

• Contaminated food

• Insect bites

• Unfiltered water

• Airborne particles

Who led the campaign to eliminate the Guinea worm disease?

• Red Cross

• Carter Center

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

In what year was the Democratic Republic of Congo certified as free of the Guinea worm disease?

• 2010

• 2022

• 2000

• 1986

What incentive is offered to people in the DRC for reporting confirmed cases of Guinea worm disease?

• $2000

• $500

• $1000

• $1500

What is the recommended prevention method against Guinea worm disease?

• Vaccination

• Boiling water

• Avoiding unfiltered water

• Using insect repellent