Surveillance identifies an end-stage outbreak

The programme sought to widen access to vaccines against major childhood diseases.

The resolution called for stronger national programmes, supplies and trained health workers.

The 1974 resolution provided a basis for subsequent national immunization efforts.

Ali Maow Maalin developed the rash of the last known naturally occurring smallpox case.

Maalin survived his infection; the exact date refers to the onset of his rash.

This 1977 illness came before the World Health Assembly declared global eradication in 1980.

The report of an October 1977 expert meeting documents the initial essential-drugs approach.

The model list focused attention on drugs considered most important for priority care.

Countries could adapt the WHO model to their own disease burden and health services.

The WHO report is dated 30 January 1978; its committee met in October 1977.