Gorgas helped Sanitize the tops of open water. That was where the mosquitoes laid their eggs.
Dr. William C. Gorgas
Colonel William Gorgas
William Gorgas helped prevent mosquitos during the proses of making the panama canal
Doctor William Gorgas.
Teddy Roosevelt
John Hay, George W. Goethals, and William C. Gorgas were involved in the construction of the Panama Canal. John Hay served as the U.S. Secretary of State and negotiated the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which granted the U.S. control of the Panama Canal Zone. George W. Goethals was the chief engineer in charge of overseeing the construction of the canal itself. William C. Gorgas played a crucial role in controlling the spread of diseases like yellow fever and malaria during the construction.
Thomas Wesley Martin has written: 'Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal'
William Crawford Gorgas left Panama in 1909. He played a crucial role in controlling yellow fever and malaria during the construction of the Panama Canal, significantly improving public health in the region. After his work in Panama, he continued his career in public health and served as the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army.
Controlled mosquito-borne diseases during the construction of the Panama Canal. Later served as Surgeon General of the US Army
they had to decide to build the canal in Nicaragua or panama they chose to build it in panama .
william c. gorgas helped with the building of the panama canal by being the chief sanitation manager. he helped to drain and sanatize watery areas to kill mosquitoes with malaria disease.
Dr. William Gorgas conducted experiments on mosquito transmission of yellow fever . He was sent to Panama in 1904 and he eradicated yellow fever from the Canal Zone and brought malaria under control, winning the battle against mosquitoes.