McKane, Cornelius
1862-1912 · Contribution: 1893-1896
Physician
Co-founded the first hospital in Monrovia, Liberia and a hospital and nursing school in Savannah, Georgia
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1862, British Guiana
- Active since
- 1888
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Co-founding the first hospital in Monrovia, Liberia
Impact on the world
McKane built medical infrastructure on two continents, bringing hospital care and nurse training to Black communities in both Georgia and Liberia.
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