Alexandre Yersin
Alexandre Yersin was a Swiss-French physician and bacteriologist, renowned for his discovery of the bacillus responsible for the plague, which was later named Yersinia pestis in his honor. Born on September 22, 1863, in Switzerland, he spent considerable time in Vietnam, where he contributed to medical research and public health. Yersin is also celebrated for his work in establishing the Pasteur Institute in Nha Trang, Vietnam, which played a vital role in vaccine development and disease prevention. His legacy continues to influence medical science and public health in Vietnam.
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Recent news mentions
Alexandre Yersin, a Swiss-French doctor, is known for establishing the breeding farm that provides serum to save lives in Khanh Hoa.
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Vietnam· 2026-02-21
Alexandre Yersin identified the bacterium responsible for the plague in 1894.
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France· 2026-01-26
Alexandre Yersin convinced the French governor to establish a resort in Đà Lạt.
Hơn 80 thành phố sắp chuyển đổi mô hình quản lýVietnam· 2025-04-24
