SMALLPOX IN CUBA.

Prevalence of smallpox and the trend of smallpox Inoculation in Fars in the first Pahlavi period

One of the infectious diseases that was widespread in Fars province during the first Pahlavi era (1925-1941) was smallpox. This disease spread in the early days of the Pahlavi dynasty in the cities of Fars province and its epidemic reached its peak in 1318 AD. Important measures were taken to control the disease, including smallpox inoculation. The smallpox inoculators tried to control the dise...

Smallpox Vaccination

This article was presented by the author at the Vaccination Seminar of May 26, 1972, National University Medical School.

Human Rights in Cuba

This Human Rights Watch report assesses the status of human rights in Cuba in 1992. Covers rights violations including poor prison conditions, restrictions on academics and journalists, and long prison terms for dissidents. Argues that the system of control is part of the government’s attempt to maintain power. Canadian Foundation for the Americas. Cubasource. http://www.cubasource.org/index_e....

Planning in Cuba Today

Health in Cuba.

The poorer countries of the world continue to struggle with an enormous health burden from diseases that we have long had the capacity to eliminate. Similarly, the health systems of some countries, rich and poor alike, are fragmented and inefficient, leaving many population groups underserved and often without health care access entirely. Cuba represents an important alternative example where m...