Rene Le Berre, 78: Entomologist saved millions of Africans from river blindness

by Emma Brown

Rene Le Berre helped prevent many people from contracting the vicious but largely preventable condition, which mainly affects the poor. Photo: World Bank

Rene Le Berre helped prevent many people from contracting the vicious but largely preventable condition, which mainly affects the poor.Rene Le Berre helped prevent many people from contracting the vicious but largely preventable condition, which mainly affects the poor. (International Bank For Reconstruction And Development/the World Bank)

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