“In 2017 Dr. Ruth Pfau the renowned German-Pakistani physician and humanitarian passed away.”

"Dr. Ruth Pfau often called Pakistan’s Mother Teresa dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan. Arriving in 1960 she established the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre transforming countless lives through her humanitarian efforts. Her death in 2017 marked the end of an era but her legacy endures through the continued work of her organization. Her contributions earned her prestigious awards including the Hilal-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Pakistan reflecting her profound impact on public health and social welfare in Pakistan particularly for marginalized communities."