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01-12-2020 | Ebola Virus | Obituary

Obituary for Dr. Peter Salama

Author: Paul Spiegel

Published in: Conflict and Health | Issue 1/2020

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Dr. Peter Salama, an exceptional global health leader, father, husband, and good friend, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2020, at 51 years of age. Pete, as he was called affectionately by many colleagues and friends, was a unique leader. He spoke with a quiet but authoritative voice, and everyone somehow knew intuitively to listen attentively, for Pete always had insightful, thoughtful and strategic remarks. He made things happen; big things. …
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Metadata
Title
Obituary for Dr. Peter Salama
Author
Paul Spiegel
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Ebola Virus
Published in
Conflict and Health / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-020-00262-4

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