During the construction of the Panama Canal, yellow fever claimed the lives of approximately 22,000 workers. The disease, along with malaria, significantly impacted the workforce and hindered progress. Efforts to combat yellow fever, including mosquito control and vaccination, were crucial in reducing its spread and ultimately contributed to the successful completion of the canal.
how did yellow fever play a role in the Panama Canal
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The discovery of yellow fever in Cuba led to the understanding that the disease was transmitted by mosquitoes, prompting the implementation of mosquito control measures in Panama during the construction of the Panama Canal. This ultimately helped to reduce the spread of yellow fever and allowed for the successful completion of the canal.
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yellow fever
Yellow fever & malaria.
Walter Reed figured out what caused yellow fever so they got rid of yellow fever and restarted construction on the Panama Canal.
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Yellow Fever
Malaria and Yellow Fever killed most workers.
The Panama Canal workers suffered from deadly endemic diseases. These were known as yellow fever and malaria. These diseases practically disabled many and killed at least 20k workers in the 1880's.
Malaria and Yellow fever