Author: Nabila Khanam

  • Ignaz Semmelwies: The Pioneer of Hand-wash

    Ignaz Semmelwies: The Pioneer of Hand-wash

    Hand-washing is one of the first lines of protection against the transmission of the coronavirus, and it can feel distinctly low-tech. This very simple act of hand-washing has been proven to be a vital step in preventing the spread of germs. Nevertheless, the link between handwashing and disease transmission was uncovered only two centuries ago, which…