Dr. Sir Ronald Ross

Dr. Sir Ronald Ross was a pioneering British scientist who discovered how malaria is transmitted. In 1897, he identified Anopheles mosquitoes as the carriers that spread malaria from infected individuals to healthy people. This groundbreaking work helped understand the lifecycle of the malaria parasite, leading to better prevention and control measures. For his contributions, Ross received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1902. His research significantly advanced the fight against malaria, a disease that causes serious health problems in many parts of the world.