LAFORCE, MARC F.
CDC
WHO
Smallpox Eradication
Dr. F. Marc LaForce describes his experiences as an epidemiologist in Bangladesh in 1973
McSwegin, Melissa (Interviewer)
LaForce, Marc F. (Interviewee)
2008-06-11
Reunion of Southeast Asia and East Africa Smallpox Workers (2008 : Atlanta, Georgia)
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/16rm6
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D'AMANDA, CHRISTOPHER
CDC
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
Relations with French
Dr. Chistopher D'Amanda, a CDC epidemiologist assigned to Upper Volta (Burkina Faso) with responsibility for Niger and Cote D'Ivoire describes relationships with the French and the host countries as well as relating the relationship of the epidemiologist and Operations Officer in the field. Dr. D'Amanda also describes a cross border excursion to Nigeria following a smallpox outbreak.
Harden, Victoria (Interviewer)
D'Amanda, Christopher (Interviewee); CDC; Epidemiologist
2006-07-13
Centers for Disease Control
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/15ntn
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LAPOINTE, DIANE
CDC
Smallpox Eradication Program
USAID
WHO
Life as expatriate wife
Diane LaPointe was the wife of Mark LaPointe, who served as an Operations Officer in Gabon. Diane relates stories of life during training in Atlanta, flying to Cameroon to give birth to their first child while based in Gabon, moving onto Bamako in Mali, shopping and cooking local food, and how the experience positively impacted her life.
Harrar, Linda (Interviewer); NOVA; Writer
LaPointe, Diane (Interviewee); CDC; Wife of Operations Officer
2006-07-14
Centers for Disease Control
Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers (2006 : Atlanta, Georgia)
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158mp
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LAPOINTE, MARK
CDC
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
Operations Officer
Endemic Disease Service
Mark LaPointe served as an Operations Officer in Gabon and Mali. Mark highlights the measles aspect of the smallpox eradiction/measles control program, working with French medical structure such as Endemic Disease Service and other French institutions, seasonality, nomads, and a coup in Mali. Mark reflects on management strategies, lack of change at the village level after 40 years, today's burden of technology while working in the field, and comments on the changed political situation of many countries where the smallpox program once worked.
Drew, Diane (Interviewer); CDC; Nurse
LaPointe, Mark (Interviewee); CDC; Operations Officer
2006-07-14
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158nt
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LOURIE, ANN
CDC
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
Life as expatriate wife
Ann Lourie, wife of Bernard Lourie, who served as an Epidemiologist in Chad. Ann speaks of adjusting to life in Chad, living abroad with 3 young children, and relates family adventures.
Gould, Deborah (Interviewer); CDC; Health Educator
Lourie, Ann (Interviewee); CDC; Wife of Epidemiologist
2006-13-07
Centers for Disease Control
Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers (2006 : Atlanta, Georgia)
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158pz
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LYTHCOTT, JEAN
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
CDC
Jeannie Lythcott, widow of George Lythcott, who was the Director of the West African Regional Office of the Smallpox Eradication Program in Lagos Nigeria from 1966-69. Jeannie, originally from England, tells how she came to work in Ghana and met and married George. She narrates some of her husband's escapades working for the Smallpox Eradication Program and how it changed her life.
Sencer, David (Interviewer); CDC; Former Director of CDC
Lythcott, Jeannie (Interviewee); CDC; Wife of Regional Director
2006-07-16
Centers for Disease Control
Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers (2006 : Atlanta, Georgia)
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158q3
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MASSO, TONY
CDC
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
Operations Officer
Tony Masso, Operations Officer was assigned to Niger. Tony relates his impressions of Niger, working in the field and with Ministry of Health officials, cultural differences, and the greatest challenges and rewards of his time spent in Niger. Tony notes, "People who listen to these tapes or people who see what's been done should realize that it was accomplished by normal people under abnormal conditions, but with exceptional leadership and dedication on the part of everyone."
Chillag, Kata (Interviewer); CDC; Anthropologist
Masso, Tony (Interviewee); CDC; Operations Officer
2006-07-14
Centers for Disease Control
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158r7
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MOORE, DON
CDC
Smallpox Eradication Program
USAID
WHO
Epidemiologist
Dr. Donald Moore, was an epidemiologist stationed in Niger. Don speaks about moving to Niger with his wife and 2 small children, the French colonial legacy of the health infrastructure, the challenging logistics of delivering vaccinations, working with the Dodge trucks and with local customs, and muses about a hypothetical alternate career with the Public Health Service and further studies in Epidemiology. Don went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and continues to practice as a clinician.
Drew, Diane (Interviewer); CDC; Nurse
Moore, Donald (Interviewee); CDC; Epidemiologist
2006-07-14
Centers for Disease Control
Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers (2006 : Atlanta, Georgia)
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158sc
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MORRIS, LEO AND JANE
Smallpox Eradication
USAID
WHO
CDC
Surveillance
Leo Morris describes the smallpox program in Brazil and the eradication of the disease. Jane Morris relates some of the challenges of life abroad. Leo, was already employed with CDC, and helped interview and train the initial group that went to West Africa. He served as a statistician for the Smallpox Eradication Program in Brazil, which was the only endemic area for smallpox in the Americas. Leo helped develop a smallpox reporting system and surveillance, as well as an evaluation program for the smallpox vaccination campaign. After his time in Brazil, Leo continued his work with surveys and evaluation techniques in the area of reproductive health.
Chillag, Kata (Interviewer); CDC; Anthropologist
Morris, Leo (Interviewee); CDC; Statistician/Surveillance Officer
2006-01-13
Centers for Disease Control
Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers (2006 : Atlanta, Georgia)
Centers for Disease Control
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http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/158th
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