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Canal Commission fights malaria and yellow fever in Zone
The Canal Commission led by Colonel William Gorgas scaled back disease in the Zone through strict sanitation, mosquito control, larvicide brigades, and improved water and garbage systems. Hospitals on both Pacific and Atlantic ends, quarantine, and medical staff improvements reduced mortality and kept workers healthier during the Canal project.
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Anama
Canal Commission
Panama
William Gorgas
Gorgas
Havana
Colon
Tropica
Uncle Sam
Willl
Ronald Rows
Indian Civil Service
Rosao
Milaria
Sanitary Department
Police Department
Panama City
Banttary Department
Mosquito Brigade
Larviclie Brigade
Africa
New York City
Canal Zone
Pacific
Atlantic
Colon Hospital
Medical Department
Commission
United States Marine Hospital Service