Guinea Worm 2025 Project. Guinea worm disease is spread through water—more specifically, by the copepods that carry guinea worm larvae. To be certified as free of guinea worm disease, a.

It discusses the life cycle of guinea worm (dracunculiasis) and describes the programme which was implemented in 1984 to work with states, who, unicef and other. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives.