# Smallpox Eradication Campaign (1950-1980) - Interactive Globe

# Smallpox Eradication Campaign

Humanity's Greatest Public Health Achievement (1950-1980)

Global Statistics
Endemic Countries
59
Estimated Annual Cases
2,000,000
Vaccination Progress
10%
Legend
Endemic
Active Campaign
Eradicated
Last Cases
Victory
Historical Events
1950
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## Smallpox Eradicated!

On May 8, 1980, the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated from the face of the Earth—the first disease ever eliminated by human effort.

30 Years
465M Vaccinations
0 Cases Today