Event Brief
Guinea Worm Nears Eradication, Following Smallpox
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: Guinea worm could be the second disease eradicated, with only 10 cases reported in 2025.
WHO: Global Health Organizations
WHAT: Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Worldwide
WHY: To eliminate a debilitating disease affecting humans
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