The last case of Smallpox was on October 26, 1977:
Why is it in the News? The last case of this disease, Smallpox, was seen in Somalia on October 26, 1977. In 1980, the WHO reported the eradication of Smallpox. Smallpox is the only Infectious disease to accomplish this result. This is one of the most notable health successes in the history of the global … Read more