Karel Raška
Czech epidemiologist (1909-1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karel Raška (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarɛl ˈraʃka]; 17 November 1909 – 21 November 1987) was a Czech physician and epidemiologist, who headed the successful international effort during the 1960s to eradicate smallpox.
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Karel Raška | |
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Born | (1909-11-17)November 17, 1909 |
Died | November 21, 1987(1987-11-21) (aged 78) |
Alma mater | Charles University |
Known for | Smallpox eradication |
Awards | Edward Jenner Medal (1984) |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology World Health Organization |
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