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A History of Yellow Fever
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the days before scientists understood how yellow fever was transmitted - and well before there was a vaccine - people referred to the disease by how it manifested itself. They called it “Vómito Negro” - black vomit. In this episode, Dr Sylvain Aldighieri from the Pan American Health Organization helps us chart the deadly history of yellow fever from 3000 years ago through the present day. We also speak to Dr Ibrahima Soce Fall, WHO’s Assistant Director-General for emergency response about the setting up of the EYE strategy and the plan to eliminate yellow fever epidemics by 2026.
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (21)
Welcome to EYE on Yellow Fever: Yellow fever is one of the world’s most deadly diseases. If you think it’s a disease that can only be found in tropical climates, think again. Even with a highly effective, single shot vaccine, the risk of outbreaks of yellow fever is significant... by EYE on Yellow Fever