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.
Dr Gorgas.
William C. Gorgas
Dr. William C. Gorgas
Gorgas helped Sanitize the tops of open water. That was where the mosquitoes laid their eggs.
William Gorgas helped prevent mosquitos during the proses of making the panama canal
Colonel William Gorgas
Doctor William Gorgas.
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Thomas Wesley Martin has written: 'Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal'
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.
Controlled mosquito-borne diseases during the construction of the Panama Canal. Later served as Surgeon General of the US Army
Dr. William Crawford Gorgas was a prominent American physician and an Army officer known for his significant contributions to public health, particularly in combating yellow fever and malaria during the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal by implementing effective sanitation measures that drastically reduced mosquito populations. Gorgas served as the Chief Sanitary Officer of the Panama Canal Zone and was later appointed as the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army. His efforts not only improved health conditions in Panama but also influenced global practices in disease control and public health.