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Malaria - The Global Challenge and Eradication Efforts - Lecture 17

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Overview

Explore the emergence of malariology as a prestigious field in tropical medicine during the late 19th century in this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's "Epidemics in Western Society Since 1600" course. Delve into the challenges faced by doctors and scientists in classifying and combating malaria, which resisted conventional public health strategies. Examine the Italian malaria eradication program of 1900-1962 as a model for global efforts, distinguishing between valuable lessons and warnings for future campaigns. Investigate the complexity of malaria, its societal characterization, historical strategies for control, and eradication efforts in Italy and beyond after World War II. Gain insights into the diverse approaches that contributed to successful malaria control initiatives.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. The Complexity of Malaria
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- Chapter 2. A Societal View of Malaria: Characterization
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- Chapter 3. Historical Strategies
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- Chapter 4. Italian Eradication
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- Chapter 5. Eradication After World War II
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