Rinderpest became only the second viral disease in human history to be completely eradicated, 15 years ago. The WHO recognizes just two eradicated viruses—smallpox and rinderpest—offering crucial lessons for disease prevention worldwide.
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Disease Elimination Disease Elimination Health
15 years after the eradication of rinderpest, lessons still ring true
2 Viruses eradicated globally
15 Years since rinderpest eradication
Polio, Measles, Mumps Other viruses with vaccines persisting
Complete Eradication Status of rinderpest
Complete Global Eradication status
2 (Rinderpest & Smallpox) diseases eradicated