The Legacy of Carlo Urbani: The Protocol That Saved Millions of Lives

Carlo Urbani, an Italian doctor and microbiologist, made history as the first person to identify and classify Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) or atypical pneumonia during its outbreak between 2002 and 2003. Tragically, he succumbed to the same disease on March 29th, 2003, while working in Bangkok. Two decades later, this book aims to not only recount the story of the “SARS doctor” to younger generations who may only be familiar with his name through schools or streets named after him but also to introduce readers to the man behind the remarkable achievement. Carlo Urbani’s legacy lives on through the continued efforts of his friends, colleagues, and acquaintances who have carried on his work and the protocol he established. This protocol has proven vital in saving countless lives in today’s world, which has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Despite his untimely death, Carlo’s contributions to medicine and public health continue to inspire and benefit people all over the world.