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How a 15-Year-Old Ethiopian Student Created a Soap That Could Change Skin Cancer Care

Big medical ideas are often associated with decades of training, expensive technology, and institutions with global reach. Yet some ideas begin quietly, shaped by curiosity, observation, and a strong desire to help others. That is the case with Heman Bekele, the 15-year-old named TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year. His recognition is not rooted in …

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