Was October 24, 2026 Guinea worm eradicated?
NO
No — guinea worm is close but not eradicated: 10 human cases were reported worldwide in 2025.
Why
- 10 human cases in 2025: South Sudan 2, Chad 4, Ethiopia 4
- 664 animal infections reported in 2024
- WHO has certified 200 countries free; 6 still uncertified