Understanding Medical Progress: Have Any Diseases Ever Been Cured?
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Smallpox, which killed millions over centuries, was officially eradicated in 1980 through a global vaccination campaign, proving that it is possible to completely defeat a disease. This monumental achievement serves as a powerful testament to medical progress and helps answer the question, "Have any diseases ever been cured?" by highlighting the difference between a global wipeout and a patient-specific cure.