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Making it Happen: The Science Behind Eliminating River Blindness

To determine to what extent river blindness disease (onchocercaiasis) is being transmitted, The Carter Center and partners turn to science to make it happen. See how microbiologist Tom Unnasch and lab technicians in river blindness endemic countries in Africa and the Americas use science and technology to prove The Center is winning the fight against this widespread and debilitating disease.

To learn more about the Carter Center's River Blindness Elimination Program:
https://www.cartercenter.org/health/river_blindness/index.html

Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University, The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. The Center wages peace, fights disease, and builds hope worldwide.

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