Is Guinea worm disease almost gone?
As of 2025, guinea worm disease is 10 cases (2025, provisional): from ≈3.5M in 1986.
Why it changed
Both are true at once here: the disease is stopped not by drugs but by filtering drinking water and controlling sources of infection — 2024 saw a small uptick to 15 cases before falling to 10 in 2025: the trend continues downward. And also, not in a straight line.
Source · The Carter Center The Carter Center, see source for terms Last reviewed 2026-07-06
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What is the source for this number?
The Carter Center. Last reviewed 2026-07-06 — The Carter Center, see source for terms.
How has this changed since 1986?
from ≈3.5M in 1986. As of 2025, guinea worm disease stands at 10 cases (2025, provisional).
What still isn't solved?
Not in a straight line.