Dr. John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work defending the health of people all over the world.
Nkengasong has been at the forefront of global public health for decades, contributing in various capacities to institutions like the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and serving on the board of directors for groups like the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Initiatives
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