Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker, dedicated nearly four decades to eliminating Guinea worm disease, an ancient parasite that afflicts the world's poorest populations. This debilitating disease, caused by larvae ingested through contaminated water, grows into worms up to 3 feet long, causing excruciating pain and blistering skin.
Carter, along with his wife Rosalynn, founded The Carter Center and made eradicating Guinea worm a top priority. Through collaboration with public health experts, donors, African leaders, and volunteers, they have made significant progress in reducing the disease's prevalence.
