Jimmy Carter’s Mission to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease: A Legacy of Compassion and Determination
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter dedicated nearly four decades to combating Guinea worm disease, a debilitating condition that primarily afflicted the world’s poorest populations. While rarely fatal, this painful disease is caused by drinking contaminated water containing larvae, which grow into worms up to three feet long. These parasites eventually emerge through the skin, … Read more