The 1970s saw the deadliest decade in Bangladesh’s history, including a disastrous cyclone, a brutal liberation war, and a famine that sparked mass migration. The movement of people led to the rapid spread of smallpox, largely due to poor living conditions and neglected basic health needs. This issue is explored in Episode 7 of the “Eradicating Smallpox” series, shedding light on the challenges faced by public health workers amid such crises. The discussion also emphasises the importance of ensuring basic survival needs to achieve public health goals.

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