Quick Info
| Profession | Nun, Physician, Writer |
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| Nationality | German, Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 9/09/1929 |
| Age | 87 years (died on 10, Aug, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Leipzig, Germany |
| Date of Death | 10/08/2017 |
Latest News about Dr. Ruth Pfau
11/08/2025
Eight years after her passing, Dr. Ruth Pfau's legacy continues to inspire and serve thousands across Pakistan. The Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), which she founded, now operates 157 centers nationwide, offering treatment to over 57,000 patients and expanding services to maternal and child health, tuberculosis care, and support for the visually impaired and physically challenged.
10/08/2025
Dr. Ruth Pfau is being remembered on her 8th death anniversary. Known as the 'Mother Teresa of Pakistan', she dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in the country, establishing the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre and expanding its services nationwide.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau |
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| Nickname | Pakistan's Mother Teresa |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Mainz, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany |
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| Educational Qualification | A Degree in Medicine University of Mainz |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Family
| Father | Name Not Known |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | 1 Brother, 4 Sisters |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. A Christian family in Leipzig, Germany welcomed her into the world. | |
| 2. Her childhood home faced destruction in the bombings of World War II. | |
| 3. After the War, she relocated to West Germany. | |
| 4. In West Germany, she pursued a career in medicine. | |
| 5. Her journey to Southern India redirected to Karachi due to a Visa issue. | |
| 6. She made a life-changing choice to stay in Pakistan and provide care for leprosy patients. | |
| 7. Over 50,000 families received her compassionate treatment. | |
| 8. Leprosy centers were set up in all provinces of Pakistan under her leadership. | |
| 9. She established various small medical centers across Pakistan to tackle leprosy. | |
| 10. She wrote four books in German about her contributions in Pakistan. |