Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #289

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up.

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #289.   OPEN THE GUINEA WORM WRAP-UP » Synopsis of Recent Developments MALI: ONE SUSPECT DOG INFECTION Mali has reported a suspected Guinea worm infection that emerged in a dog in Togo village of Tominian district/Segou Region on June 7, 2022. The dog was tethered on June 4 when a blister appeared, and the worm emerged three days later after immersion. The dog reportedly was imported as a 5 to 6-month-old puppy from a dog trader in Barcondaga village in Mopti district/Mopti Region in April 2021. Full Report » CHAD: TWO HUMAN CASES Chad has reported 2 confirmed human cases (1 contained), 147 dog infections (102 contained) and 14 cat infections (10 contained) in January-May 2022. This compares to 4 human cases, 291 infected dogs, and 8 infected cats during the same five months of 2021, which are reductions of 50% and 49% in human and dog infections, respectively; and a 75% increase in cat infections. Full Report » ANGOLA: SIX DOG INFECTIONS CONFIRMED CDC has confirmed worm specimens from six dogs as Guinea worm infections. The dogs were all reported in Cunene Province between March 29 and May 10, 2022. Full Report » The Carter Center has been fighting Guinea worm disease since 1986 with a global coalition of partners, including the Ministries of Health of endemic countries, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others. Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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Carter Center News: July 2022

Good, thank you for following the work of The Carter Center to advance peace and health worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to stay in touch with you.     Carter Center Has Long History in War-Torn Nations Rebuilding after war is a long, cumbersome process. Hear from Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander on the Center's long history in war-torn nations. Learn more »       Guinea Worm Cases Reach Historic Low Just 15 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported in four countries in 2021, the lowest number ever recorded. When The Carter Center started leading the global eradication campaign in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in 21 countries. Learn more »       ‘Now I’m a Woman Who’s Informed’ Meet the artists in Guatemala City raising awareness about women's right to information and the transformative impact that information can have on an individual, her family, and the wider community. Watch the video »       This Is How We Finish Off Guinea Worm Read the op-ed by Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter and World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Go to page three of this special publication from Media Planet. Learn more »       Winning Without Weapons: The Tools We Have Address Conflict and Terrorism Most conversations about stopping terrorism and violence revolve around military action. Listen to Carter Center expert Stacia George talk about other parts of the toolbox we can use. Listen now »       Upcoming Events Center-sponsored events bring you up close and personal with experts, policymakers, and other special guests to discuss the issues that shape your world. Learn more »     Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2021, 93% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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