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Ancient Scourge Nearly Vanquished: Guinea Worm Cases Hit Historic Low
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Just 10 cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide in 2025, marking humanity's most significant progress yet toward eradicating this ancient ailment. With a 33% decline from 2024, the parasitic disease is now on track to become only the second human disease ever eliminated, following in the footsteps of smallpox.
Just 10 cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide in 2025, marking humanity’s most significant progress yet toward eradicating this ancient ailment. With a 33% decline from 2024, the parasitic disease is now on track to become only the second human disease ever eliminated, following in the footsteps of smallpox.