Makoy Samuel Yibi and the Guinea worm

[bhobba]

See:
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Heroes-in-the-Field-Makoy-Samuel-Yibi

Can we do it? Can we eradicate another scourge on humanity? Yes - if we have true courage and never give up.

Thanks
Bill

 

[Orodruin]

Let’s not forget: https://polioeradication.org/polio-today/history-of-polio/

2 strains are already declared eradicated.

 

[pinball1970]

and smallpox

https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/index.html#:~:text=In 1980, the World Health,occurring smallpox have happened since.

EDIT: Not plague though. https://www.cdc.gov/plague/index.html

 

[Orodruin]

smallpox

I assumed that was the first (and only) when OP announced ”soon another”

 

[pinball1970]

I assumed that was the first (and only) when OP announced ”soon another”

Oh! I jumped in there and skipped right past it!

 

[sbrothy]

THREAD: Guinea Worm Eradication Threatened By Dog Infections

 

[BillTre]

THREAD: Guinea Worm Eradication Threatened By Dog Infections

An alternate host reservoir for the parasites.
This is a common problem with parasites.