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.

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