1980 Pandemics & Diseases Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 08 May Smallpox eradication confirmed globally: On May 8, 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared smallpox eradicated, marking a significant milestone in public health. This achievement was the result of an extensive global vaccination campaign that began in the 1960s, leading to the complete elimination of the disease. Smallpox remains the only human disease to have been eradicated through vaccination efforts. source: who.int
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