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Adam Weiss

Adam Weiss

Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program, The Carter Center

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"Every case is a real person we know by name. We're energized by this year's progress, but zero is the only acceptable number, and that's why our commitment to finishing this job is unwavering."

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The 40-year campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease

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In 1986, Guinea worm disease afflicted 3.5 million people annually across 21 nations. In 2025, only 10 human cases were recorded worldwide—the lowest number ever. If eradication succeeds, Guinea worm will become the second human disease eliminated globally after smallpox, and the first conquered without any medicine or vaccine.

Updated Feb 2