Nagayo Sensai
Nagayo Sensai (Script error: The function "nihongo" does not exist. ) was a Japanese physician and educator. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern medicine in Japan.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Nagayo was born in Saga Domain, Hizen Province, present-day Saga Prefecture. He studied Rangaku, or "Dutch learning", under Ogata Kōan at Tekijuku, a private school in Osaka. He later studied medicine in Nagasaki under the Dutch physician Pompe van Meerdervoort.
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1861, Nagayo was appointed a physician to the Saga Domain. He later served as a physician to the Imperial Japanese Navy. In 1871, he was appointed the first Director of the Medical Affairs Bureau under the Ministry of Education. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Tokyo Imperial University Faculty of Medicine.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Nagayo's contributions to modern medicine in Japan are significant. He introduced Western medical practices and education, and his efforts led to the establishment of the first modern medical school in Japan. He is also known for his work in public health, particularly in the prevention of infectious diseases.
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