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Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — died Saturday. He was 89.
For his efforts to eradicate smallpox, Foege was the co-winner of the 2020 Future of Life Award along with Viktor Zhdanov.
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By EA Forum TeamDr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — died Saturday. He was 89.
For his efforts to eradicate smallpox, Foege was the co-winner of the 2020 Future of Life Award along with Viktor Zhdanov.
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First published:
Source:
Linkpost URL:
https://news.emory.edu/features/2026/01/er_william_foege_25-01-2026/index.html
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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.