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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

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.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Scientist who helped eradicate smallpox dies at age 89

William Foege, architect of smallpox eradication, led CDC eradication efforts, co-founded the Task Force for Global Health, and championed vaccines, saving millions of lives.
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