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(United States Army Physician and 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army) William Crawford Gorgas was a distinguished United States Army physician and the 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in controlling the transmission of yellow fever and malaria in various locations, including Florida, Havana, and the Panama Canal. Through innovative strategies targeting disease-carrying mosquitoes, Gorgas significantly contributed to saving lives and facilitating the completion of the Panama Canal. Moreover, he supported public health reforms to enhance living conditions for marginalized populations, such as advocating for Henry George's 'Single Tax.'
