Issued by Grenada in 1973, this commemorative stamp honors Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, the pioneering physician renowned as the “savior of mothers” for introducing antiseptic handwashing in medical practice.
The design marks the 25th anniversary of the World Health Organization (1948–1973), prominently featuring the WHO emblem above a finely detailed portrait of Semmelweis.
Decorative floral motifs and classical framing reflect the humanitarian theme of global public health advancement.
A low-denomination issue from the WHO anniversary set, it represents an important crossover between medical history and international organization philately.
Highly suitable for collectors specializing in medicine on stamps, WHO themes, or Grenada commemoratives of the 1970s.