1934 Eradication of A. aegypti in Brazil is proposed. Wade Hampton Frost reports human TB is being eradicated in the United States and other countries. Bolivia is first country to proclaim eradication of A. aegypti. Malaria eradicated from Sardinia. 11th WHA adopts goal of global smallpox eradication.
Smallpox is eradicated from the Americas.
Europe free of malaria for first time in history. Smallpox eradicated worldwide. 1978 U.S. goal of measles elimination by 1982 is announced. 39th WHA declares goal of dracunculiasis elimination. 1989 International Task Force for Disease Eradication meets for first time.