The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

Channel 2 Action News learned from the World Health Organization that the disease, which devastated hundreds of villages in remote parts of the world during the 1980s, has nearly been erased.

In 1982, the 39th U.S. president and the former first lady founded their namesake organization, which aims to advance human rights, alleviate human suffering and improve mental health care.

One of the most enduring parts of former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s legacy was her commitment to addressing mental health — and the people who help care for those in need.

Jimmy Carter died Sunday at the age of 100, following the death of Rosalynn Carter last year at 96. The Carter Work Project is an annual week-long event created in 1984 by the Carters, who have ...

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.