31. Guinea worm has been eradicated in Asia, but it still exists in 13 African countries.32. Trachoma was also a problem, as was guinea worm . 33. Dracunculiasis, commonly known as Guinea worm disease, occurs in just 13 countries around the world. 34. Part of the challenge is convincing people that Guinea worm is not inevitable, he said. 35. As of 2016, Chad remains one of four countries where Guinea worm disease remains endemic. 36. Guinea worm disease outbreaks can cause serious disruption to local food supplies and school attendance.37. Carter has contributed to the near global eradication of Guinea worm disease, a centuries-old affliction. 38. They then treated the muddy water to kill the water fleas and guinea worm larvae. 39. While in Sudan, Carter will participate in a conference beginning Monday on Guinea worm disease. 40. Only the war in Sudan seems likely to slow the eradication of Guinea worm disease
