Who is candido Africa?

Answer 1

CANDIDO M. AFRICA

(1895-1945)

Great Scientist

Dr. Candido Macasaet Africa was a doctor of medicine, scholar and researcher. His

contributions to medical science made him internationally known and won "for the first time recognition of the Filipino scientist abroad, thus reflecting glory and honor upon calling and country."

He was born in Lipa, Batangas on October 2, 1895. After graduation from the College of

Medicine of the University of the Philippines, he taught at the Department of Parasitology, Schoolof Hygiene and Public Health of the same college. He became associate professor and head of the department in 1932.

In all, he wrote 69 scientific articles, some of which he co-authored with his colleagues Walfrido de Leon, E.Y. Garcia, P.G. Refuezo, F.J. Dy, J. Soriano, J.O. Nolasco, S.F. Sta. Cruz and A.V. Vasquez Colet. Among his important works were " The Progress of Medical Science In The Philippines," "An Anthropod Associated with Chronic Dermatitis Involving The Face," "Three Cases of Insect Bites Involving Triatoma Rubrofasciata," and "The Occurrence of Bartiella in Man, Monkey and Dog in the Philippines." Much of his researches dealt with parasites that caused heart failure. He also worked on their effects on the other parts of human body. Finally, he undertook research on the causes and prevention of malaria.

In the course of his researches, he discovered four human flukes that attach themselves to

the heart, resulting in disease and eventually death. This discovery was hailed as a significant contribution to medical science as it greatly benefited heart patients