Guinea worm is a parasite found in unprotected
drinking water sources, causes considerable morbidity and loss of agricultural production among rural people. The study was to determine the current status of
Guinea worm infection in Ezza North and to evaluate the impact of control measures on
guinea worm infection. A total of 200 individuals in Ezza North Southeastern, Nigeria were examined for
guinea worm infection. A standardized questionnaire was used to determine the effect of
potable water on guinea worm eradication/control, the source of
drinking water, information on the knowledge, attitude, symptom management practices, availability of health facilities and boreholes installation status. The instrument for data collection was well constructed, validated and reliable tested questionnaire by an expert. Data obtained was analyzed using Epi-Info model 3.4 versions. Results of a study indicated majority of the respondents 195 (97.5 %) have access to safe
drinking water supply which indicated no case of
Guinea worm infection. The active use of
potable water supply was found among the age group of 20-30 years 71 (35.5 %) and higher in male (57.5 %) than females (42.5 %). The drastic reduction of
Guinea worm infection to zero (0) level in Ezza North were due to multiple factors as health education, availability of functional boreholes, presence of health centers for immediate treatment if any case discovered.