Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories - the global eradication of smallpox - has died.

Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died. He was 89....

ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox —...

ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox —...

His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and...

His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and...

His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and...

When historians talk about the eradication of smallpox, they often start with Geneva, Washington, or New Delhi. But the turning read more In Memoriam:...

When historians talk about the eradication of smallpox, they often start with Geneva, Washington, or New Delhi. But the turning read more In Memoriam:...

 As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest...