Global Effort Eradicates Last Known Smallpox ReservoirIn the annals of medical history, there are few accomplishments as monumental as the eradication of smallpox, a disease that plagued humanity for centuries. As someone who has seen the power of global cooperation and scientific breakthroughs, I'm humbled by the story of how a determined effort led to the eradication of the last known smallpox reservoir.A Childhood FearI grew up hearing stories from my grandparents about the fear and devastation smallpox brought to communities. It was a disease that struck without warning, leaving scars, disabilities, and death in its wake.Personal ConnectionMy grandmother's vivid accounts of her childhood in a small village included tales of quarantine, fear of infection, and the hope for a vaccine that could end the scourge of smallpox.Smallpox: A Global MenaceSmallpox was once a global menace, affecting people on every continent. The disease had a high mortality rate, and survivors often bore the ...