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A story of courage and risk-taking, "House on Fire" tells how
smallpox, a disease that killed, blinded, and scarred millions over
centuries of human history, was completely eradicated in a
spectacular triumph of medicine and public health. Part
autobiography, part mystery, the story is told by a man who was one
of the architects of a radical vaccination scheme that became a key
strategy in ending the horrible disease when it was finally
contained in India. In "House on Fire", William H. Foege describes
his own experiences in public health and details the remarkable
program that involved people from countries around the world in
pursuit of a single objective - eliminating smallpox forever. Rich
with the details of everyday life, as well as a few adventures,
"House on Fire" gives an intimate sense of what it is like to work
on the ground in some of the world's most impoverished countries -
and tells what it is like to contribute to programs that really do
change the world.
"A story of courage and risk-taking, House on Fire tells how
smallpox, a disease that killed, blinded, and scarred millions over
centuries of human history, was completely eradicated in a
spectacular triumph of medicine and public health. Part
autobiography, part mystery, the story is told by a man who was one
of the architects of a radical vaccination scheme that became a key
strategy in ending the horrible disease when it was finally
contained in India. In House on Fire, William H. Foege describes
his own experiences in public health and details the remarkable
program that involved people from countries around the world in
pursuit of a single objective: eliminating smallpox forever. Rich
with the details of everyday life, as well as a few adventures,
House on Fire gives an intimate sense of what it is like to work on
the ground in some of the world's most impoverished countries --
and tells what it is like to contribute to programs that really do
change the world"--Dust jacket.
Essential reading for those who work in global health, this
practical handbook focuses on what might be the most important
lesson of the last fifty years: that collaboration is the best way
to make health resources count for disadvantaged people around the
world. Designed as a learning resource to catalyze fresh thinking,
"Real Collaboration" draws from case studies of teams struggling to
combat smallpox, river blindness, polio, and other health threats.
In honest appraisals, participants share their missteps as well as
their successes. Based on these stories, as well as on analyses of
many other enterprises, this accessible, engaging book distills the
critical factors that can increase the likelihood of success for
those who are launching or managing a new partnership.
- Features a solutions-oriented approach
- Covers leadership skills, management approaches and lessons from
experienced project teams
- Information is clearly presented in graphics, sidebars,
checklists, and other useful features
- Supplementary teaching aids including a DVD and additional online
resources
Essential reading for those who work in global health, this
practical handbook focuses on what might be the most important
lesson of the last fifty years: that collaboration is the best way
to make health resources count for disadvantaged people around the
world. Designed as a learning resource to catalyze fresh thinking,
"Real Collaboration" draws from case studies of teams struggling to
combat smallpox, river blindness, polio, and other health threats.
In honest appraisals, participants share their missteps as well as
their successes. Based on these stories, as well as on analyses of
many other enterprises, this accessible, engaging book distills the
critical factors that can increase the likelihood of success for
those who are launching or managing a new partnership.
- Features a solutions-oriented approach
- Covers leadership skills, management approaches and lessons from
experienced project teams
- Information is clearly presented in graphics, sidebars,
checklists, and other useful features
- Supplementary teaching aids including a DVD and additional online
resources
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