This particular eye worm species has never been documented in humans, making Beckley’s case particularly unique, and a bit frightening. However, identifying the worms was only half the battle.

Guinea worm, the experts told Carter ... in May 2023 when the WHO confirmed it had ended trachoma, a blinding eye infection. Haiti and the Dominican Republic are working to eliminate malaria ...

The late president’s longtime goal of eradicating Guinea worm disease is now closer to being realized than ever before, with only 14 human cases reported in 2024 juxtaposed to an estimated 3.5 ...