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In 1967, the world health community launched a global effort to eradicate smallpox. It took a coordinated, worldwide effort, required the commitment of every government, and cost $130 million dollars. By 1977, smallpox had disappeared.

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Liya Kebede
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 1
Actor
Diplomat
Model
Addis Abeba
Millions
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Effort
Global
Community
Dollars
Coordinated
Government
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Smallpox
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Disappeared
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