Belgium 1960 Anti-Tuberculosis Semi-Postal Stamps

Belgium · 1960 · 3.50+1.50fr & 6+3fr

This set of two semi-postal stamps was issued to raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis. The designs feature portraits of two prominent Belgian physicians: Dr. Joseph Denys (1857-1932), a bacteriologist known for his work on immunity, and Dr. René Sand (1877-1953), a pioneer in social medicine. The surtax on each stamp directly supported anti-tuberculosis charities.

Issued during a period of global public health initiatives, these stamps reflect Belgium's ongoing commitment to combating tuberculosis, a major health concern in the mid-20th century.