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Simon Schama on Pandemics and the Health of Nations, Part Two

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Colonial Medicine and Public Health in India

This chapter examines the contributions of Viscount and Harriet Dufferin to medical advancements during British colonization in India, particularly focusing on cholera vaccination efforts. It discusses the challenges faced in public health, the role of local populations in vaccine trials, and the militaristic responses to health crises amidst cultural and national tensions.

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