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March 3

A public health success story: The near-eradication of Guinea worm 

Infectious Diseases
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Kresge Building

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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From Around the School, Lectures/Seminars/Forums
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A free film screening of the documentary, The President and the Dragon, and Q&A with former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky and The Carter Center’s Sarah Yerian

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At just 10 human cases, reports of Guinea worm, a debilitating parasitic disease with no vaccine or drug treatment, are at an all-time low, according to The Carter Center.* What drove this success?

This event includes a free screening of The President and the Dragon, a documentary about former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s efforts to eradicate Guinea worm. Followed by a Q&A about Guinea worm, global health, and storytelling. Light refreshments to follow.

*Figures are provisional until officially confirmed.

Speakers

Rochelle Walensky

Former Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Sarah Yerian

Senior Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program, The Carter Center
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Moderator

Emily Staub

Associate Director, The Carter Center
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