Dr. William H. Foege
The Babe Ruth of public health
Dr. Bill Foege was the Babe Ruth of public health – he accomplished so much more than any other public health figure that he stands in a league of his own; his accomplishments changed the field forever
Foege’s philosophy of rigorous epidemiology that combined with commitment to global health equity will endure
Foege’s innovations were key to smallpox erad…