Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm eliminated. He came close.
The Summary
- Former President Jimmy Carter worked for decades to eliminate Guinea worm disease around the world.
- Whereas 3.5 million cases of the painful parasitic infection were recorded in 1986, preliminary data indicates there were just 11 this year.
- Carter died Sunday at age 100.
Former President Jimmy Carter hoped to outlive the Guinea worm — and he came achingly close to achieving that goal.
Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, and his nonprofit, the Carter Center, led a decades-long…
