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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.
Vox piece about Foege's work.