Story TranscriptAn American epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox says the COVID-19 pandemic is not "the big one," nor the last one, that humanity needs to worry about. Brilliant was part of a World Health Organization team that helped put an end to smallpox in India in the 1970s. Through widespread vaccination programs, education about the disease, and surveillance of cases, WHO eventually eradicated smallpox globally in 1980. Today, Brilliant is the founder and CEO of Pandefense Advisory, which helps governments, businesses and non-profits respond to COVID-19 and future pandemics. Dr. Larry Brilliant is the founder and CEO of Pandefense Advisory, which helps governments, businesses and non-profits respond to COVID-19 and future pandemics.

Source: CBC News March 15, 2021 18:22 UTC