Biography of William Foege
12. Mar 1936 – 24. Jan 2026(89 years)Died in:United States
American epidemiologist
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Died at
Atlanta
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Presidential Medal of FreedomNAS Public Welfare MedalLasker-Bloomberg Public Service AwardDr. Nathan Davis Award for Members of the Executive Branch by Presidential AppointmentFellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesAlbert B. Sabin Gold Medal
William Foege (* 12. March 1936 in Decorah; † 24. January 2026 in Atlanta) was an american epidemiologist. He was 89 years old. His education included Harvard University, University of Washington and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He received 6 awards, including Presidential Medal of Freedom, NAS Public Welfare Medal.
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Born in Decorah, Winneshiek County
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