Title:
Though his name is unknown, this 1975 photograph depicted one of the Bangladesh Secretaries of Health, as he was standing in front of one of
Description:
Though his name is unknown, this 1975 photograph depicted one of the Bangladesh Secretaries of Health, as he was standing in front of one of the posters informing viewers of the 250 Taka reward paid to those who'd reported a confirmed case of smallpox to the local eradication team public health authorities. Early on during the eradication campaign, the reward was 50 Taka, but as the campaign turned up fewer, and fewer cases, the reward grew to 250 Taka.The Taka is the official currency of Bangladesh, and is produced in 8 different denominations. The last known case of naturally occurring smallpox, a young girl named Rahima Banu, was reported by an 8 year old girl, who was paid her 250 Taka reward. All rewards were handed out in a public place.
Creator:
CDC/ World Health Organization; Stanley O. Foster M.D., M.P.H.
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Date Added:
November 26, 2012