Zero Cases Of Guinea Worm Disease In 2024 So Far Sparks Hope Of Eradication

Humanity will soon know if it has eliminated its second-ever disease.

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According to Wikipedia there's been one confirmed case in Chad now in 2024.

"As of June 2024, there has been only 1 confirmed human case of guinea worm, in Chad, but hundreds of cases continue to be reported in animals.[84]"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eradication_of_dracunculiasis

Still, this is amazing. Makes me so happy.
Polio eradication is suffering some setbacks this year, though still very very low case counts compared to 40-50 years ago.

#GuineaWorm #GuineaWormEradication #dracunculiasis

Eradication of dracunculiasis - Wikipedia