William Foege, Leader in Smallpox Eradication, Dies |
Foege developed a vaccination strategy that rid the world of the deadly disease.
BY KAYLA WEBSTER, STAFF EDITOR
US President Barack Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to physician and epidemiologist William Foege during a ceremony on May 29, 2012 in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The award is the country’s highest civilian honor. Photo: Getty Images
William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health victories........