"In 2020, Guinea worm was found in 1507 domestic dogs in Chad, 15 in Ethiopia, and eight in Mali, as well as in 61 domestic cats in Chad and three in Ethiopia. Small numbers have also been found in wildcats and baboons.[9] These findings are a potential problem for the eradication program. "
Now I'm making things up, but it may be that eradication from human water sources is enough to break the cycle, if maybe the other mammals in the area are more migratory and cannot provide a consistent reservoir.
"In 2020, Guinea worm was found in 1507 domestic dogs in Chad, 15 in Ethiopia, and eight in Mali, as well as in 61 domestic cats in Chad and three in Ethiopia. Small numbers have also been found in wildcats and baboons.[9] These findings are a potential problem for the eradication program. "
Now I'm making things up, but it may be that eradication from human water sources is enough to break the cycle, if maybe the other mammals in the area are more migratory and cannot provide a consistent reservoir.