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Dr. William Foege dies at 89; leader in smallpox eradication was called the Father of Global Health'

The 6-foot-7 inch Foege literally stood out in the field of public health. A whip-smart medical doctor with a calm demeanor, he had a canny knack for beating back infectious diseases. He was director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and later held other key leadership roles in campaigns against international health problems.

Public health

fromFlowingData

8 months ago

Data-driven story on the first vaccine

Vaccines have proven benefits, but skepticism persists, prompting a reconsideration of their history and impact.

Halloran's work highlights the remarkable journey of the smallpox vaccine, demonstrating its efficacy through data.

philosophy

fromAeon

8 months ago

Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It's a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos

Neil Halloran's film, The Plea, illustrates the successful eradication of smallpox through data visualization and storytelling.

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Dr. William Foege dies at 89; leader in smallpox eradication was called the Father of Global Health'

Data-driven story on the first vaccine

Humanity eradicated smallpox 45 years ago. It's a story worth remembering | Aeon Videos

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#smallpox