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hlthe2b

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1. Same with polio eradication

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Mon Oct 7, 2019, 12:30 PM

Oct 2019

Both were within reach, but regional civil war, worldwide economic turmoil and impact on resources, and arguably for at least Guinea worm, climate change are having a tremendous impact.

Meanwhile, measles elimination (no, not eradication) looks more and more out or reach, thanks to vaccine objectors and failure to maintain momentum in efforts across the world.

I really wanted Pres. Carter to see Guinea Worm eradication during his lifetime. It will be very difficult now.

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Same with polio eradication hlthe2b Oct 2019 #1