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Theilers

Theilers are a group of educational institutions in Africa founded by Captain Charles Theiler, a British army officer, in the late 19th century. Theiler was a pioneering figure in the field of public health in Africa, and his institutions are a testament to his legacy.

The first Theiler institution was established in 1888 in Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of

The Theilers offered a range of educational programs, including diplomas and degrees in fields such as biology,

Despite their importance, the Theilers have largely disappeared from historical records, and their exact locations and

The Theilers were Later absorbed into various national universities and eventually disappeared as standalone institutions. However,

providing
education
and
training
in
preventive
medicine
and
public
health.
The
institution
was
later
expanded
to
other
parts
of
Africa,
with
branches
in
countries
such
as
Kenya,
Tanzania,
and
Uganda.
chemistry,
and
medicine.
The
institutions
also
provided
training
in
subjects
such
as
malaria
control
and
tropical
medicine.
The
Theilers
played
a
significant
role
in
the
development
of
public
health
infrastructure
in
Africa,
and
many
of
their
graduates
went
on
to
become
prominent
figures
in
their
fields.
functions
are
not
well-documented.
However,
it
is
clear
that
they
made
a
lasting
impact
on
the
field
of
public
health
in
Africa.
the
legacy
of
Captain
Charles
Theiler
and
the
Theilers
continues
to
be
celebrated
by
those
who
value
the
contributions
they
made
to
the
development
of
public
health
in
Africa.