LifeStraw and a Former US President Are Close to Eradicating a Disease From the Planet

President Jimmy Carter, The Carter Center and LifeStraw are closing in on a historic milestone to eradicate the second disease from Planet Earth. Here’s how they’re doing it with technology, education, disease surveillance, and a coalition of scientists and volunteers.

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0:00 Intro
0:15 How the LifeStraw was developed
0:31 Tech insdie the LifeStraw
0:58 The Guinea Worm Eradication Program
1:50 The President and the Dragon documentary
2:06 LifeStraw CEO Alison Hill
2:47 Adam Weiss: Director of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program
4:30 LifeStraw’s products and human health programs
5:26 President Jimmy Carter’s legacy
5:51 Josh Carter Interview

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