Interestingly, the government had absolutely no interest in the eradication of smallpox, and like many other countries, argued that Ethiopia did not have a smallpox problem. Dr Papaioannu a Greek physician who directed the Anti-Epidemic Service in Addis Ababa told the Emperor that Ethiopia did ...
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Its eradication represents a triumph of science and collective action, underscoring the transformative power of vaccination. However, the legacy of smallpox endures, serving as a stark reminder of the perils posed by infectious diseases. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, the ...
Smallpox eradication The first ever vaccine was created to prevent smallpox when Edward Jenner noted that milkmaids did not develop the disease after exposure to cows infected with the related virus, cowpox. For this reason, the word vaccine derives from the Latin word for cow, vacca. After mo...
Smallpox eradication The first ever vaccine was created to prevent smallpox when Edward Jenner noted that milkmaids did not develop the disease after exposure to cows infected with the related virus, cowpox. For this reason, the word vaccine derives from the Latin word for cow, vacca. After mo...