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William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
Dr. Foege's ring-containment vaccination strategy was crucial to eradicating smallpox, preventing hundreds of millions of deaths worldwide, according to former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden.
- Dr. William H. Foege, a leader in smallpox eradication, died Saturday at 89, according to the Task Force for Global Health, which he co-founded.
- Working as a medical missionary in Nigeria in the 1960s, Foege and colleagues developed the 'ring containment' strategy that used rapid detective work and vaccinating contacts to overcome limited vaccine supplies.
- Later in his career, Foege served as CDC director from 1977 to 1983 and held leadership roles at The Carter Center and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Task Force for Global Health CEO Dr. Patrick O'Carroll said Bill Foege had an unflagging commitment to global health, while former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden noted smallpox eradication prevented hundreds of millions of deaths.
- He trained at the University of Washington and Harvard, earning a medical degree and master's in public health, according to the Task Force for Global Health.
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Bill Foege: The Pioneer Behind Smallpox Eradication
Dr. William Foege, a towering figure in public health, led efforts that resulted in the eradication of smallpox. Known for his 'ring containment' strategy developed in Nigeria, Foege's work saved millions of lives. He later directed the CDC and held other key roles advancing global health initiatives.
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