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On the Brink of History: Guinea Worm Disease Faces Eradication, Poised to Become Only the Second Illness Vanquished by Humanity

15 hours ago04 mins

Image Credit: drmicrobe/123rf.com The global fight against Guinea worm disease is nearing a historic milestone, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025, according to The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization leading the eradication efforts. If successful, Guinea worm disease, or dracunculiasis, will become only the second human disease in history to be fully…

Maldives Makes History: First Nation to Eradicate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B!

4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Image Credit: jpcasais/123rf.com In a groundbreaking achievement for public health, the Maldives has become the first country to successfully eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. This milestone has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic moment in global health and offering a potential blueprint for other…