Abstract

The aim of the research is to create a chronological outline of the life and work of V. Favre, highlighting the most important facts. His medical and social activity in practical health care is emphasized as well. Materials and methods: The research is based on methodological approaches used for systematic analysis of the historical process and the medicine representative as an integral part of historical and medical knowledge. A biographical approach is the main approach used herein. Phenomenological and paradigmatic approaches provide the necessary scientific tools to recreate the atmosphere of the relevant time period, to reconstruct V. Favre's outlook, to summarize his views, to determine his impact on public health development. Conclusions: V. Favre was a prominent organizer and a scientist, a talented teacher and a public figure. He based his activity on promoting science in the wider circles. The doctor firmly believed that the future belonged to prophylactic medicine. For his short life span V. Favre managed to do many things to deserve an uncreated monument in the history of the city and public health of the whole country.

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