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Fight against Guinea Worm

guineaWorm.jpg
Public Domain by CDC/Dr. Mae Melvin

Former US president Jimmy Carter set up a plan 30 years back to wipe out the disease of the guinea worm, a painful disease contracted from unclean water. In recent news, the according efforts are showing a big drop in new cases, giving hope that the disease can be completely eradicated in a few years' time.

News seen at: BBC - Health

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