In 1967, the World Health Organization tried global vaccination compaign to eradicate smallpox. However, the disease was so widespread that the attempt to eradicate this disease failed. Years later, in 1977, smallpox was eradicated, the last case recorded in Somalia.
In 1967, the World Health Organization tried global vaccination compaign to eradicate smallpox. However, the disease was so widespread that the attempt to eradicate this disease failed. Years later, in 1977, smallpox was eradicated, the last case recorded in Somalia.
The last known naturally occurring case of smallpox was diagnosed in1977, in Merka, Somalia, according to the CDC. The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in 1980. It was eradicated solely through vaccination.
Yes. In 1980 the World Health Organization declared smallpox erradicated.
Yes, it was eradicated in 1977, the last infected person known was Ali Maalin from Somalia.
Yes, in 1980 WHO declared smallpox eradicated.
Yes. The last case being that of Ali Maalin, in 1977.
In 1967, the World Health Organization tried global vaccination compaign to eradicate smallpox. However, the disease was so widespread that the attempt to eradicate this disease failed. Years later, in 1977, smallpox was eradicated, the last case recorded in Somalia.
In 1967, the World Health Organization tried global vaccination compaign to eradicate smallpox. However, the disease was so widespread that the attempt to eradicate this disease failed. Years later, in 1977, smallpox was eradicated, the last case recorded in Somalia.
The last known naturally occurring case of smallpox was diagnosed in1977, in Merka, Somalia, according to the CDC. The World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in 1980. It was eradicated solely through vaccination.
Yes, it was erradicated in 1977, when the last cases in Somalia were cured.