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Mr. Mervyn Lobo, CEO

Chief Editor: Dr. Ali Murtaza

Dr. Mutaher ZiaMr. Savio PereiraMr. Francis D’SouzaMr. Nisar MalikMs. Salwa ZainabMr. Ravi Shankar SwamiMs. Bernardine Washington

Mr. Muhammad IqbalMr. Francis ShehzadMr. Jonathan CashMs. Sonya ChaudryMr. Siddique JaffarMr. Razik DinoMr. Muhammad Ali

MALC

SEPTEMBER 2017ISSUE# 23 | www.malc.org.pk | https://www.facebook.com/MarieAdelaideLeprosyCentre/

It is hard to say goodbye to certain individuals than others. ThisAugust, not only the Patients, Staff and Management of MALC,but the whole nation said goodbye to a silent hero Dr. RuthPfau, the spirit behind the Leprosy Control Program in Pakistan,who passed away on 10th August, 2017. She has left behind alegacy of humanitarianism, love, compassion, commitment andteam work with her own humbleness and humility. Almost sixtyyears ago, when she had landed in Karachi, no one knew thatthis pretty young doctor from Germany will become the drivingforce to control Leprosy in the country: a disease withunparalleled stigma. She used to say “I don’t believe in talking, Ibelieve in doing. When you work, others will look at you andstart to work too…..you need to set good examples and trustme they will always follow.” And this she displayed by virtuallyspending her entire life in Pakistan, working for the chosencause. During her work, she touched many lives; not justleprosy patients and their families but a sizeable team ofleprosy field workers, whom she always used to acknowledgefor all successes. And it was heartening to see that her studentsfrom all corners of Pakistan came to pay their last respects totheir beloved teacher and mentor on her final journey toeternal abode. The church was showing harmony and the visionto behold, as persons from all walks of life were there to honora person, who though was born in a foreign land but was morePakistani than majority of us.

Dr. Pfau led her life with a mission to treat everyone withdignity and without any discrimination. She used to stress uponthe importance of work with due quality and ethics. The workwhich she has started will go on as she once said “The future isintact, as the spirit moves on.”

REST IN PEACESR. DR. RUTH PFAU

( 1929 – 2017 )

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Civil Hospital Karachi renamed as ‘Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital’ by Chief Minister Sindh.

Pakistan Airforce renamed an under construction ‘FazaiaMedical College’ at PAF Base Faisal after Dr. Pfau.

Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) renamed its Women Institute of Leadership and Learning (WILL) after Dr. Pfau.

10 bedded hospital in GilgitLeprosy Centre named after Dr. Pfau by Chief Minister GilgitBaltistan.

Larkana Leprosy Centre renamed to ‘Dr. Ruth PfauPrimary Health Care Centre’ by DCO, Larkana.

On 31st August, 2017, despite heavyshowers, Sindh Institute of Urologyand Transplantation (SIUT) conducteda memorial recounting Dr. RuthPfau’s services. Prof. Adibul Rizvi,Director-SIUT mentioned he hadmixed feelings of pride and sorrow,because they were honoring such atowering person whom we have lost.Prominent journalist Ms. ZubeidaMustafa, former Governor State Bankof Pakistan Dr. Ishrat Husain, FormerCommissioner Karachi Mr. ShafiqPiracha, Mr. Ingolf Vogul fromGerman Consulate, Mr. Mervyn Lobo,CEO – MALC and Dr. Mutaher Zia,Leprosy Specialist - MALC also spokeon the occasion.

SIUT CONDUCTS MEMORIAL MEETING FOR DR. PFAU

MALC DELEGATION ATTENDS MEMORIAL AT SIUT

LAST RESPECTS TO DR. RUTH PFAUOn August 19, 2017, a state funeral with full nationalhonours was held for Dr. Ruth Pfau where hundreds ofpeople including politicians, military officials, membersof civil society and diplomats attended the funeralservice at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pay their lastrespects. Dr. Ruth Pfau was the third civilian afterQuaid-e-Azam and Abdul Sattar Edhi to receive a statefuneral. She was later buried in Gora Qabaristan(Christian Cemetery). The funeral and burial ceremonywas attended by President Mamnoon Hussain, ChiefMinister Sindh, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff,Chief of Naval Staff, senior government and militaryofficials, and people from all walks of life.

“Our teams and patients may plunge intomourning but the work will go on with exactly thesame spirit.” - Dr. Ruth Pfau

MR. MERVYN LOBO, CEO-MALC,

SPEAKING AT THE MEMORIAL

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Ruth Pfau may have been in Germany, her heart was always

in Pakistan. She came here to serve this young nation,

looking to make lives better for those afflicted by Leprosy. In

doing so, she found herself a home. People of Pakistan will

remember her for her courage, her service and her

dedication to the cause. The entire Pakistani nation is

indebted to Ruth Pfau. She will remain in our hearts

forever.” - Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Prime

Minister - Pakistan

We, the Management and Staff of MALC express our sincerest thanks for your condolences received through emails, tweets, phone calls, letters and visits, and regret our inability in thanking each one of you

individually.

H.E. SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI, PRIME MINISTER - PAKISTAN,

& MR. MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR UMAR, GOVERNOR OF SINDH

MR. MURAD ALI SHAH, CHIEF MINISTER SINDH (RIGHT)

TEAM FROM ICI PAKISTAN LTD.

MR. EMIL WYSS,

FORMER SWISS CONSUL GENERAL (RIGHT)MR. MARTIN KOBLER, GERMAN AMBASSADOR

(2ND FROM RIGHT), AND MR. RAINER SCHMIEDCHEN, GERMAN CONSUL GENERAL (RIGHT)

TEAM FROM SUI SOUTHERN GAS COMPANY LTD. MR.ZAHEER ADAMJEE , MANAGING DIRECTOR ADAMJEE ENGINEERING (PVT.) LTD.

CEO - MALC ATTENDS PPP WOMEN’S WING

PROGRAM HONOURING DR. RUTH PFAU

Archbishop Joseph Coutts-Ex-Officio President of

MALC Governing Body and Mr. Mervyn Lobo-CEO

MALC attended a program organized by PPP Women’s

Wing at Arts Council, Pakistan, to honour Dr. Pfau on

9th September; being her birthday, and to remember

her services. – Resource Mobilization Dept.FROM LEFT TO RIGHT : MR. MERVYN LOBO, CEO-MALC,

ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH COUTTS AND MR. NAVEED BHATTI-PPP REP.

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TB AWARENESS WORKSHOP AT HELP

ORGANIZATION

A Tuberculosis Awareness Workshop was held atHelp Organization, New Karachi, for 40 communityhealth workers and faculty members of HelpOrganization by the Health Education Department,MALC, where they were taught to diagnose TB atan early stage, reduce mortality rate in newpersons affected by the ailment and were alsoencouraged to increase the number of volunteersin the community. - Health Education Dept.

An interactive awareness session on the ‘Rights of Person with

Disabilities and Independent Living Concept’ was organized by

MALC Training Department in coordination with the Disabled

Welfare Association (DWA). Mr. Javed Rais, President & Founder-

DWA along with his team briefed about DWA and also showed

keen interest in MALC’s Community Based Inclusive

Development (CBID) activities. - CBID Team

AWARENESS SESSION ON ‘RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES AND INDEPENDENT LIVING CONCEPT’

AFC COMMEMORATES

70TH INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN

Around 88 Afghan students gathered to

commemorate Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day

at Afghan Camp School (AFC) in Gadap Town,

Karachi. The event commenced with the hoisting

of the flag followed by singing of the Pakistani

National Anthem by the students. “The event was

enthralling” says an Afghan Student to Ms. Raheela

(Teacher, AFC). Trivial gatherings like these creates

contentment among students which strengthens

Pak-Afghan relations thus promoting peace and

prosperity between the two nations.

- International Project Desk

COMMEMORATION OF 70TH INDEPENDENCE

DAY OF PAKISTAN AT MALC

MALC in a small gathering commemorated the 70th

Independence Day of Pakistan. The occasion commenced with a

heartfelt speech by Mr. Nisar Malik, Media Manager – MALC

and Mr. Mervyn Lobo, CEO-MALC remembering Dr. Pfau’s

selfless and untiring efforts in the field of humanitarian work,

which was then followed by the hoisting of the Pakistani flag

and singing of the National Anthem. The JLT batch enlightened

the occasion with Allama Iqbal’s renowned poem ‘Lab pe aati

hai dua’ recited in her honour. – International Project Desk

GROUP PICTURE WITH DWA TEAMMR. DANIEL KARAMAT, HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICER -

MALC FACILITATING THE SESSION

OBSERVANCE OF 70TH INDEPENDENCE DAY AT MALC, SADDAR

OBSERVANCE OF 70TH INDEPENDENCE DAYAT AFC

IAK TEAM VISITS DR. PFAU

Before her sad demise on August 10, 2017, ‘IamKarachi’(IAK) team visited Dr. Pfau at MALC in July to enquireabout her well being.

NBP continues support for female ward at MALC

Hospital and Kohistan Centre. Mr. Ovais Asad Khan-

EVP/ Divisional head, Strategic Marketing Division/

CSR & Sports Division, National Bank of Pakistan

presented a cheque to Ms. Salwa Zainab, Manager

Resource Mobilization – MALC.

NBP CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR FEMALE WARD

‘IamKarachi’ (IAK) team painted an inspiring painting of Dr. Pfau as a tribute to her on her birthday which will be placed in MALC hospital under their initiative of IAK walls. The Patients, Management and Staff of MALC are thankful for such a thoughtful gesture by IAK.

IAK PAYS TRIBUTE TO DR. PFAU PPL RE-ADOPTS MALC TURBAT CENTRE

We are grateful to Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL) forre-adopting MALC Turbat Centre in Balochistan.

ARTIST AT WORK (RIGHT)

CHEQUE PRESENTATION BY NBP

MALC TURBAT CENTRE

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DR. RUTH PFAU (LATE)

& MS. AMBAREEN KAZIM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-IAK

REPORTED BY: RESOURCE MOBILIZATION DEPT.

A 10 year old boy, Jan Wali & his family wishes to thank the team of Kalat surgical eye

camp and Habib Bank Ltd Foundation. Their child had to suffer a lot for 10 years. He was born with bilateral cataract. Due to financial constraints, his father was unable to carry out the procedure. Luckily, a surgical camp was organized at Kalat where he was brought by his father and his surgery was done. He went through a successful surgery and his sight was restored. His father was overwhelmed, eyes filled with tears. We are unable to express the joy his father had on his face, looking at us with gratitude & hugging Jan Wali over and over again as he was lost and found after years of desperation. It was a moment of love, passion & thanksgiving.

We also feel proud to be part of that moment where someone has come out of the shadows and into the light. It was a moment of life full of colours & it was because of HBL’s contribution. (Names have been changed for privacy)

REPORTED BY: SIDDIQUE JAFFAR- MALC QUETTATRANSLATED BY: FRANCIS SHAHZAD, RMD INCHARGE

OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND INTO THE LIGHT

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With the support of Habib Bank Ltd.Foundation, MALC conducted free Surgical Eye

Camps in Ziarat & Kalat where there was an overwhelmingresponse. Eye glasses were also distributed to people withrefractive errors. – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION DEPT.

AreaNo. of

Consultations

No. of Surgeries No. of eye

glasses

distributedCataract Minor

Ziarat 1,194 70 12 159

Kalat 2,262 184 39 279

EYE CAMPS IN BALOCHISTAN

HEALTH CAMP AT TANDO JAN

MOHAMMAD CENTRE

In collaboration with DHO Mirpurkhas, HealthDepartment Sindh, a free health camp was held

for Leprosy, TB, Eye & MCHC at Tando Jan Mohammad(TJM) Centre, MALC, in remembrance of Dr. Pfau’sbirthday. The total no. of registrations were 330. - SRO

HEALTH CAMP AT MALC

HOSPITAL, SADDAR

9th September marks the birthday of Dr. Pfau. Tocommemorate this day, MALC organized a free healthcamp. Before the inaugural of the camp, a short prayergathering was organized at MALC Hospital for Dr. Pfau,after which the camp was formally opened by Mr. MervynLobo, CEO-MALC. – RESOURCE MOBILIZATION DEPT.

GIFTS DISTRIBUTION AT

MANGHOPIR GIRLS HOSTEL

A gift of hope was distributed among the girls at Manghopir

Girls Hostel. On interacting with the girls at the Girls Hostel

during one of the book reading activities, Mr. Asif Jamil, an

educationist, decided to support them by donating stationery

items at the beginning of the new academic year.

- RESOURCE MOBILIZATION DEPT.

GROUP PICTURE WITH THE GIRLS

TB OPD AT MALC HOSPITAL

WOMEN & CHILDREN AT TJM CENTRE

EYE SURGERY IN ZIARAT

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“ Prayers for Dr. Ruth Pfau."We shall remember you asAmbassador of humanityand for selfless services tothe people of Pakistan.RIP.” COAS - Maj Gen AsifGhafoor

“Saddened to learn of Dr.Ruth Pfau's passing. Herspirit of selfless dedicationleaves a void that will bedifficult to fill.” - ImranKhan

“I was doing a story onAfghan refugee camps inKarachi and came across Dr.Ruth Pfau, one of the fewpeople helping the camps,ten years ago.” - FatimaBhutto

“Salute to Dr. Ruth Pfau,credited with eradicatingleprosy in Pakistan. She left alegacy.” - Malala Yousufzai

Really sorry to hear aboutDr. Ruth Pfau.. What anincredible life she lived inthe service of sufferinghumanity! She will be dearlymissed. - Shehbaz Sharif

Dr. Ruth Pfau helped &looked after some of themost marginalized inPakistani society. We shouldall take up her mantle. Mayshe rest in peace. - Aseefa BZardari

@CMShehbaz

@AseefaBZ

@Malala

@wasimakhtar1955

“Dr Ruth Pfau, a light to theleper's of #Pakistan, a symbol ofselflessness and devotion to#Humanity. May her soul rest in#Peace.” - Wasim Akhtar

@OfficialDGISPR

@ ImranKhanPTI

@fbhutto

“In Dr. Ruth Pfau, we had a symbol of humanity and solidaritybetween people and different religions also. My wife and I personallywill always remember her as much as we will miss her expertise andher good sense of humour.” - Dr. Annette and Rainer Schmiedchen, Consul

General of Germany

“It gives us great sadness that we have lost with Dr. Pfau a goodfriend and a worldwide Leprosy expert. We are grateful to God that shehas accompanied and inspired our work for most of our existence. Herspirit and unconditional love will forever spur us on in our work.”- Gudrun von Wiedersperg, Honorary DAHW President

“I am very sad to know about her demise. These kind of people are born in centuries. Herservice to humanity could never be forgotten. The service she rendered to Pakistanipeople is remarkable. We pray for her for highest place in Heaven. We salute her on

behalf of Pakistani Nation.” - Faisal Edhi, Edhi Head Office

“Your legacy will continue, maymany people be inspired by yourcommitment to the people ofPakistan.” - Dr. Chris Schmotzer, ALP

“Unfortunately, I only had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Pfau on two occasions-one at the MALCcentre & the other when she was giving a speech-that was my loss. It is very rare that one meetssomeone with so much compassion, strength & the dedication to change the environment in any.Her passing away has been a big loss for not only the centre but humanity as a whole. May Godbless her soul & may she be at peace wherever she lays.” - Zaheer Adamjee, Adamjee Engineering (PVT.) Ltd.

“Dr. Ruth PFau. What a loss for MALC. She was such a wonderfulperson committed to helping leprosy patients and working towardsthe elimination of this disease. We will all miss her, herhumanitarian work, her resolve and commitment to the value ofhumanity. She laid the foundation for MALC to continue the work infuture. My condolences but also encouragement to MALC to continueher work.” - Martin Kobler, German Ambassador to Pakistan

“ Love will have the last word “ –

Dr. Ruth Pfau( 1929 – 2017 )

www.malc.org.pk

We, the Patients, Staff & Management of Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), and Sisters of the Congregation of the

Daughters of the Heart of Mary (DHM) would like to thank His Grace Archbishop Joseph Coutts, Bishop Victor of Quetta,

Bishop Arshad of Faisalabad, Bishop Samson of Hyderabad, Bishop Benny Travas of Multan, Rev. Fr. Mario Rodrigues, Rev.

Fr. Joshua Rangel & the Clergy for celebrating the funeral service of Dr. Pfau.

We would also like to extend our sincerest thanks to:

The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chief of ArmyStaff, Governor Sindh, Chief Minister Sindh, Chief Justice, Chief Secretary Sindh, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval StaffPakistan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff, DG ISPR, DG Rangers, Inspector General of Police Sindh,Mayor of Karachi, Deputy Mayor of Karachi, GOC 25 MECH Division, Commander Karachi, Commander Pakistan Fleet,Commander 5 Corp., Commandant – Special Security Unit, Commander Coastal, Commander Logistics, DivisionalSuperintendent Pakistan Railways, Pakistan Customs, AJ&K Health Department, President Karachi Cantonment Board,Chairman DMC Malir, Pakistan Television, The Consulate General of Germany, The Consulate General of Switzerland, TheGerman Leprosy & TB Relief Association (GLRA), Ruth Pfau Foundation Germany, The Embassy of the Republic of Korea,All Governing Body Members of MALC, Mr. Farrokh Captain, Prof. Adeeb Rizvi, Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Friends, Well-wishers,Donor Agencies in Pakistan & abroad, and the Church Congregation, for their attendance, kind messages of condolenceand floral wreaths. We would also like to extend our sincerest thanks to all the Government agencies who extended theirall-out support for the State Funeral. We especially thank the Pakistan Army for their support & guidance in organizingthe funeral of Dr. Ruth Pfau.

We regret our inability in thanking each one individually.

May God Bless You All.

DR. RUTH KATHARINA MARTHA PFAUM.D., D.Sc., “Nishan-e-Quaid-e-Azam”

Founder Member, MALC andMember of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary (DHM)

Born: September 9, 1929Died: August 10, 2017

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