Pipe filters, individual filtration devices worn around the neck, work like a straw, allowing people to filter their water to avoid contracting Guinea worm disease while away from home. (Carter Center/L. Gubb)
When The Carter Center began leading the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in at least 21 countries in Africa and Asia. Today, that number has been reduced by more than 99.99%.
| 2024 Jan. 1 – Dec. 31 |
2025 Jan. 1 – April 16 |
|---|---|
| 15 | 1* |
*Figures are provisional until officially confirmed, typically in March the following year.
For the official monthly updates on the Carter Center's reporting of Guinea worm disease cases, read Guinea Worm Wrap-Up »
Latest News:
May 13, 2025 | Update: 15 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2024
Jan. 30, 2025 | Carter Center Reports 14 Human Guinea Worm Cases in 2024
Last update: May 13, 2025
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