Eye of the Eagle, Vol. 23, No. 2

Published by The Carter Center, Eye of the Eagle provides news and technical information about river blindness and trachoma intervention activities. Read this edition or browse past editions. 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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Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #292

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 #292.   OPEN THE GUINEA WORM WRAP-UP » Synopsis of Recent Developments CHAD: ANIMAL CASES DOWN 35% Chad reported 5 confirmed Guinea worm cases in humans (2 contained, 40%) and 449 animal infections (66% contained; 389 dogs, 58 cats, 2 other) in January-August 2022. This is a reduction of 17% from the 6 human cases, and 35% from the 696 animal infections reported in the same period of 2021. Full Report » CAMEROON: 24 INFECTED DOGS IN THE EXTREME NORTH Rumors of Guinea worm infections beginning in January 2022 were reported to The Carter Center in April. Worm specimens were shipped to CDC in June and confirmed as D. medinensis in July. After Cameroon’s minister of health requested The Carter Center’s technical assistance, GWEP Associate Director Karmen Unterwegner and Program Associate Mindze Nkanga visited Cameroon August 2-15, 2022, to support strengthening surveillance and interventions for preventing Guinea worm transmission. Full Report » SOUTH SUDAN: ONE HUMAN CASE South Sudan’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program (SGWEP) has discovered one confirmed case of Guinea worm disease in an 18-year-old man from Adeba village in Lopa/Lafon County of Eastern Equatoria State whose worm emerged on July 27, 2022. Full Report » ETHIOPIA: TWO INFECTED BABOONS The Ethiopia Dracunculiasis Eradication Program (EDEP) has reported confirmed Guinea worm infections (D. medinensis) in two adult baboons that were trapped and killed on August 11 and August 16, 2022, respectively, by a 16-year-old boy and his father who were guarding their maize crop in Gutok village of Abobo district, Gambella Region. 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: October 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.     The Carter Center Celebrates 40 Years with 40 Key Moments This fall, The Carter Center is celebrating the 40th anniversary of our 1982 founding. Enjoy these highlights from four decades of work, benefitting millions of people around the world. Learn more »       A Masterclass on Overcoming Challenges: The Ethiopia Story Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact more than 1 billion people worldwide, predominantly the most vulnerable. Watch our panel to hear lessons learned and innovative solutions to eliminate NTDs. Watch the video »       Opinion: Americans are fed up, candidates. Clean up your act Read the op-ed by Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and Gleaves Whitney, executive director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Learn more »       Abu Dhabi Summit Energizes Guinea Worm Campaign Some of the hallmarks of the four-decade Guinea worm eradication campaign, led by The Carter Center, are its agility, data-driven decision making, deep-rooted partnerships, and commitment to prioritize the needs of the endemic countries. Read the blog »       Carter Center Staffer Diffuses Tense Standoff If you haven’t read Johnny Ndebe’s amazing story of putting our conflict resolution principles to work, please do so now. Learn how he leveraged the power of respect, relationships, and the rule of law to resolve a tense standoff. Read the blog »       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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Thank You from The Carter Center

Good, the Carter Center Legacy Circle can help you make the greatest impact on world health and peace in ways that also benefit your finances. Please see the helpful articles below to get started.     So Long, 2022! Celebrate With Tax Savings Before 2022 ends, don't miss out on tax-savvy ways to deal with appreciated and depreciated assets.  Learn more »           5 Steps to Protect Your Family and Your Assets Want financial peace of mind? These steps will get you there. Learn more »           Save Heartache With This 1 Step When it comes to distributing your assets, it's critical to protect the people and causes you love. Learn more »           The Gift That Pays You … Even More! Here's a way to increase your income and keep it that way, no matter what the economy does. Learn more »           CONTACT US Barry Nickelsberg, CAP Chief Development Officer, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3868 Natasha Roberts Assistant Director, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3860 Mark Williams, Esq. CAP Sr. Associate Director, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3883 Carter Center Legacy Circle   |   Personal Estate Planning Kit   |   Gift Illustrator 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 appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you. 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) 420-5109 | www.cartercenter.org © 2022 All rights reserved.

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