William Foege
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Oct 28, 2026
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During this period, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn established the Carter Center in 1982.
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Although it initially focused on peace initiatives, the center's direction shifted after Carter began collaborating with senior health officials, particularly William Foege.
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Foege, an experienced U.S. health official, led the CDC's smallpox eradication program before becoming CDC director.
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He met with President Carter several times to discuss guinea worm disease.