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Milroy Lecture: eradication of disease: hype, hope and reality

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The possibility for one generation to eradicate a disease is very motivating. It is also very difficult. The many failed eradication attempts outnumber the one current success (smallpox), although two eradication campaigns for polio and Guinea worm are tantalisingly close to their goals. The early stages of a well-planned eradication campaign generally go well; it is the last stage where technical, biological, social and political problems occur. This paper considers the opportunities and pitfalls in planning for eradication of a disease.

Source: Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.14-4-419

Author: Christopher JM Whitty

Institution: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Language: English

Topic: History of Medicine and Tropical Health

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500