William Herbert “Bill” Foege, MD, MPH (1936–2026)

Key Points

• To document the life and contributions of Dr. William Foege in the fields of public health and epidemiology.
• Biographical review of Dr. Foege's life
• Assessment of his contributions to vaccination programs
• Analysis of his influence on public health policy
• Credited with significant advancements in vaccination efforts globally
• Pioneered strategies in disease control and elimination
• Influenced healthcare policy and public health education