In Change Is Possible, public health legend William H. Foege and five coauthors examine the successes and failures of global health through modern history. They cover the profound impacts of colonialism, religious groups, philanthropies, politics, NGOs, and more. Foege, who has served in local, national, and international public health contexts - including as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?is uniquely qualified to reflect on the history of global health. The authors discuss why colonialism has been the greatest disaster for global health, whereas military medicine may have been its greatest asset; the rapid development of NGOs, the impact of pharmaceutical companies over the last 35 years and the innovative contributions of hybrid programs. Foege also shares critical lessons from the smallpox campaign - a disease he helped eradicate - and offer insights on how these lessons can inform current global health efforts today to drive positive change. The book's research and reflections make this an essential book for students and readers interested in global health. In a narrative that is both deeply personal and universal, Foege shares lessons learned and personal experiences that craft a strikingly new history of global health.

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