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“As variable as flu is, HIV makes flu look like the Rock of Gibraltar. The virus that causes AIDS is the trickiest pathogen scientists have ever confronted.”

Quote by Seth Berkley

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Seth Berkley is an esteemed medical doctor born in 1956. He has had a profound impact on global public health, particularly in the field of vaccine research and development. Dr. Berkley served as the Executive Director of the GAVI Alliance and held significant positions in various international organizations. more

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