Alexandre Yersin

Alexandre Yersin was a Swiss-French bacteriologist and physician known for discovering the bacteria responsible for the bubonic plague in 1894. His research greatly advanced understanding of infectious diseases and contributed to the development of vaccines. Yersin also founded a medical school in Vietnam and dedicated his life to improving public health. His work helped control deadly epidemics and laid the foundation for modern microbiology. Celebrated for his scientific curiosity and humanitarian efforts, Yersin's contributions have had a lasting impact on medicine and global health.