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// Eradicate infectious diseases in the world. The government and people are the ones who suffer. When Infectious diseases are mentioned think about the world. Think about those who suffer. What help do they receive from the government? // // Small pox was successfully eradicated. Polio is being currently eradicated. // // Malaria in found in Africa and is trying to be eradicated. // // Small pox was such a large epidemic; but it was eradicated. // The Global Health Council explains about how there are many vaccines around the world for Small Pox. Ring vaccination, which consisted of identifying those with smallpox, vaccinating their closest contacts and then vaccinating their (the contacts') closest contacts, and so on. This process relied on surveillance and vaccination teams that contained outbreaks by protecting any potential contacts of the original case. The Global medicine website explains how it was successful to eradicate Small pox**. ** ** Small pox ** Smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity. Before an effective treatment was developed, the disease killed as many as 30% of those infected. Between 65 and 80 % of the survivors were marked with deep pitted scars (pockmarks), most prominent on the face. An important discovery was made by Edward Jenner in 1798, who demonstrated that inoculation with cowpox could protect against smallpox. The eradication programmers that followed was very successful and smallpox was pushed back to the horn of Africa and then to a single last natural case in Somalia, 1977. More than two centuries later, smallpox has been eradicated for more than 30 years and the desire to eradicate other diseases is even stronger//. // // Small Pox was successfully eradicated but now there are more diseases in the world that need to be eradicated. // // Polio is currently being eradicated throughout the world. // The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has been figuring out a cure for Polio. ** According to the ** ** [|Global Polio Eradication Initiative] ** **, there have been 663 cases of polio reported worldwide this year, compared with 1,020 cases at this point in 2009. The initiative reports that poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus that invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. While the disease can strike at any age, it mainly affects children under the age of 3, who account for more than 50 percent of all cases. **** President Obama is currently trying to help those that need medication against Polio. ** The United States is trying to provide the money in order to eradicate the disease. The United States has provided more than $1.8 billion to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative since 1988, as well as extensive technical support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The president announced his Global Health Initiative proposal of a $63 billion effort to improve and expand access to health services for the world’s poor, which underscores the U.S. commitment to a comprehensive global health strategy, including polio eradication, Hussain said. Polio has been reported in Indonesia on May of the year 2005. The current polio epidemic in Indonesia is a reminder that infectious agents know no political or race boundaries. Like most of the world, this country was polio-free and prior to this outbreak, there were only 6 countries with endemic polio: Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Niger and Egypt. The outbreak in Indonesia began in March 2005 and to date; in excess of 225 children have been paralyzed due to imported poliovirus. The infections were initially in 2 provinces on Java but have spread to involve Jakarta, as well as Sumatra and Central Java//. // // Eradication on Polio is a big epidemic that the government is trying to reduce worldwide. Malaria is another giant epidemic throughout the world. // // In Africa Malaria is currently trying to eradicate this disease. // The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an organization that is trying to find a cure. Establishment of initiatives to combat the disease, such as the [|Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria], provides a mechanism for committed and coordinated funding among donors. According to ** goshen.edu Malaria is receiving many funds and support ****. ** Malaria is perhaps the most famous of these first three eradication efforts, a result of the large amount of publicity and funding that the elimination effort received. During its 15 year run, the program was manned by about 500 WHO employees and received roughly one-third of all WHOS expenditures. Malaria is caused by mosquitoes that carry this disease**. ** ** Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells. ** // Infectious diseases are all over the world especially in places where many can't afford medication. // // Infectious diseases occur in the poor parts of the world. When Infected Diseases pop into many minds, many think about the world. Small pox was eradicated in the U.S. because children get vaccinated against the disease. Polio attacks the nervous system and it makes people have paralysis. Malaria infects the blood cells of their hosts. There are many organizations trying to stop these diseases from occurring. //