Sridhar
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A simple sand filter to reduce guinea worm disease in Nigeria
01.10.1985
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Shallow drum-lined wells for guinea worm eradication
01.10.1992
Treating ponds that are infested with guinea worm cyclops can be difficult in rural areas. A different and inexpensive method is to install a shallow, drum-lined well near the pond, so that the water is filtered through the ground before use, eliminating any cyclops that might be present.