Article #71098
Times of India
| Title | In 1847, a Vienna doctor discovered that handwashing with chlorine could cut childbirth deaths by 90 percent, but the medical world refused to believe him | Source | Times of India |
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 In a radical move, Ignaz Semmelweis mandated handwashing in hospitals, drastically reducing maternal mortality rates. Despite evidence supporting his approach, he faced fierce opposition from fellow medical professionals, as he couldn't provide a scientific rationale for his findings. Much later, the establishment of germ theory validated his revolutionary work, leading to fundamental changes in medical practices that ultimately saved innumerable lives.
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| Link | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/in-1847-a-vienna-doctor-discovered-that-handwashing-with-chlorine-could-cut-childbirth-deaths-by-90-percent-but-the-medical-world-refused-to-believe-him/articleshow/132224077.cms | Published At | 2026-07-06 15:09:32 (1 week ago) |
| Created At | 2026-07-06 15:20:43 | Updated At | 2026-07-06 15:20:43 |