{"id":5806,"date":"2025-02-01T09:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T09:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agencedh.org\/en\/?p=5806"},"modified":"2025-02-01T09:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T09:39:09","slug":"who-and-angola-intensify-efforts-to-eradicate-guinea-worm-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agencedh.org\/en\/who-and-angola-intensify-efforts-to-eradicate-guinea-worm-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO and Angola Intensify Efforts to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><em>The World Health Organization (WHO) and Angola are ramping up their efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease through enhanced collaboration.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>On January 30th, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the WHO spotlighted the progress made in the battle against this debilitating parasitic disease, which primarily impacts rural and underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>During a two-day visit to Cunene, Angola, WHO officials, in partnership with the Angolan Ministry of Health, assessed the progress of their ongoing fight against Guinea worm disease\u2014a flagship initiative they have been jointly running since 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Guinea worm disease, or dracunculiasis, is caused by a parasitic worm transmitted through water contaminated with larvae. The adult worm can cause severe pain when it emerges from the skin, leading to significant suffering.<\/p>\n<p>The elimination of neglected tropical diseases remains a key priority for WHO, and collaborations with countries like Angola are crucial for achieving this goal. WHO is calling for continued mobilization and investment to ensure a future free from these devastating diseases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) and Angola are ramping up their efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease through enhanced collaboration. On January 30th, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the WHO spotlighted the progress made in the battle against this debilitating parasitic disease, which primarily impacts rural and underserved communities. 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