The History of Smallpox Eradication - Dr Joel Breman - Audio

Joel Breman describes his training and background – and those of others – before he was posted to work in Guinea and oth... Read more

Joel Breman describes here the geographical location and terrain of – and political situation within – Guinea in order t... Read more

Joel Breman describes the long history of smallpox within Africa.

Joel Breman highlights the important roles played by many thousands of African workers, as well as Centers of Disease Co... Read more

Joel Breman describes the epidemiology of smallpox, how it was spread and the different stages of distinct kinds of vari... Read more

Joel Breman argues that disease eradication is best approached like a military campaign. But, he also highlights the imp... Read more

Joel Breman speaks here about the significance of statistical evaluation.

Joel Breman tell us of the frustrations that he experienced whilst working in western Africa. This related sometimes to ... Read more

Joel Breman highlights the leadership attributes required in a disease eradication programme. He highlights the leadersh... Read more

Joel Breman reminds us here that D.A. Henderson has pointed out that all effective ideas about smallpox eradication came... Read more