Karel Raška
Karel Raška (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarɛl ˈraʃka]; 17 November 1909 in Strašín – 21 November 1987 in Prague) was a Czech physician and epidemiologist, who headed the successful international effort during the 1960s to eradicate smallpox.
Karel Raška | |
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| Born | November 17, 1909 Strašín, Czech Republic |
| Died | November 21, 1987 (aged 78) Prague, Czech Republic |
| 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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