Ali Maow Maalin, Last person with smallpox (jan 1, 1954 – jan 1, 2013)
Description:
Ali Maow Maalin was a Somalian man who transported sick children to hospitals. Although he was already vaccinated he came down with smallpox. Once he got over the sickness, smallpox was eradicated.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1954
jan 1, 2013
~ 59 years