We’re better off when life-altering illnesses can be eradicated

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In the 1980's, there were millions of cases of Guinea worm disease across the globe, mostly in rural Africa. Donald Hopkins, MPH '70, has spent 40 years working to eradicate this painful and debilitating disease – and he's had remarkable success. Last year, there were only 27 cases worldwide. In the latest episode of Better Off, Donald Hopkins talks about eradicating a disease that many people thought wasn't worth fighting.

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The Eradicator: Donald Hopkins

Guest: Donald Hopkins, MD, MPH '70, former director of all health programs at The Carter Center, currently the special advisor for Guinea worm eradication at The Carter Center.

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