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William Crawford Gorgas

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William Crawford Gorgas was an American physician and epidemiologist who played a significant role in the eradication of yellow fever and malaria. He served as the Chief Sanitary Officer in Havana, Cuba, and later became the Chief Medical Officer of the Panama Canal project.

Sample Sentences:

1. Dr. William Crawford Gorgas implemented effective sanitary measures, which resulted in the successful control of yellow fever in Havana.
2. In the early 1900s, William Crawford Gorgas led the intensive campaign against malaria-carrying mosquitoes in the Panama Canal Zone.
3. During his tenure, William C. Gorgas made significant contributions to tropical medicine and saved countless lives through his disease control efforts.

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