Acacio Gabriel Viegas

Dr. Acacio Gabriel Viegas (1856-1933) was a medical practitioner who was credited with the discovery of the outbreak of bubonic plague in Bombay, India in 1896. His timely discovery helped saved many lives in the city and was credited with the innoculation of 18,000 residents. He was also the president of the Bombay Municipal Corporation.

References

• Dr Acacio Viegas, Goan Achievers in Bombay, Dr Teresa Albuquerque, Goacom: Goanow – Looking Back (Nov 2000 issue)
• Goans are all over the world, doing all kinds of things, Frederick Noronha