In 1986, the World Health Assembly called for the eradication of Guinea worm. At the start of the Carter Center-led program ...

While one might argue the mixed legacy of his presidency, Jimmy Carter’s post-presidential humanitarian acts are unmatched by any former president. Among those, I’d like to draw attention to his ...

ALTHOUGH health and wellness outcomes like life expectancy continue improving, “cross-border development assistance for ...

Jimmy Carter's legacy includes a major medical contribution: the eradication of guinea worm disease. Learn about this ancient ...

CHEYENNE — If there’s at least one thing Wyomingites can appreciate about former Democratic President Jimmy Carter, who recently died Sunday at the age of 100, it’s his humble beginnings as ...

This parasitic disease, formally called dracunculiasis, is transmitted through contaminated water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2023, there were only 14 reported ...

Among those, I’d like to draw attention to his leadership in the effort to eradicate the frightful parasitic disease dracunculiasis, or Guinea worm. Using the clout of his international ...

This parasitic disease, formally called dracunculiasis, is transmitted through contaminated water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2023, there were only 14 reported ...

From building thousands of homes to nearly eradicating a debilitating disease, Jimmy Carter's post-presidential charity work has become one of the most defining aspects of his legacy.