Quick Info
| Profession | Nun, Physician, Writer |
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| Nationality | German, Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1929 |
| Age | 87 years (died on 10, Aug, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Leipzig, Germany |
| Date of Death | 10/08/2017 |
Latest News about Dr. Ruth Pfau
10/08/2025
Dr. Ruth Pfau was commemorated on her 8th death anniversary as the 'Mother Teresa of Pakistan' for her lifelong work fighting leprosy. The Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre, which she founded, continues to operate across Pakistan and remains associated with leprosy care and broader health services.
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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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Family
| Father | Lutheran Christian (Name not widely publicized) |
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| Mother | Lutheran Christian (Name not widely publicized) |
| Siblings | 1 Brother, 4 Sisters |
Career
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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. | |
| 11. She was a member of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary. | |
| 12. She started the first Leprosy Technicians’ course in 1965. | |
| 13. Her work expanded to tuberculosis, blindness prevention, and disaster relief including the 2005 earthquake and 2010 floods. |