Guinea worm on track to be 2nd eradicated human disease; only 10 cases in 2025
Summary
Ars Technica reports that guinea worm disease is on track to become the second human disease eradicated, with only 10 human cases reported in 2025. The piece outlines the transmission cycle, historical context since 1986, and the remaining challenges including animal reservoirs and verification processes, highlighting the Carter Center’s role in the eradication effort.