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William Foege, Key Figure in Smallpox Eradication, Dies; Public Health Impact Reverberates

William Foege, a physician and epidemiologist who played a crucial role in the global eradication of smallpox, has died. Foege's work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and later as a public health advocate, leaves behind a legacy felt worldwide, particularly as concerns grow over the resurgence of other preventable diseases like measles (according to Vox).

Foege's innovative strategies in the fight against smallpox, including surveillance and containment, proved instrumental in eliminating the disease. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 for his contributions to global health (according to Vox).

Beyond his direct impact on eradicating smallpox, Foege's career underscored the importance of public health infrastructure and vaccination programs. His death comes at a time when public health faces renewed challenges, including vaccine hesitancy and outbreaks of preventable diseases. Bryan Walsh, senior editorial director at Vox, noted that Foege "helped give us a world without smallpox," while lamenting the recent resurgence of measles.

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