People today forget what a horrible, loathsome disease small pox was. It's eradication is one of the high points of human achievement. Thanks to Dr. Henderson for making that happen
Friday, February 3, 2017
Another unknown, but genuine super hero American.
Donald Ainslie Henderson (September 7, 1928 – August 19, 2016) was an American physician, educator, and epidemiologist who directed a 10-year international effort (1967–77) that eradicated smallpox throughout the world and launched international childhood vaccination programs.
People today forget what a horrible, loathsome disease small pox was. It's eradication is one of the high points of human achievement. Thanks to Dr. Henderson for making that happen
People today forget what a horrible, loathsome disease small pox was. It's eradication is one of the high points of human achievement. Thanks to Dr. Henderson for making that happen
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I had the pleasure on spending several days with Dr. Henderson and his wife some 10+ years ago.
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