Dr Ruth Pfau

A Ruth Pfau, or an Edhi, comes once in a lifetime of nations — but we need them every day

Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ devoted herself to eradicating leprosy from the country and saved countless lives

Consul-general addresses German Unity Day event, speaks about mutual cooperation

Patient recalls how Dr Ruth Pfau convinced a court that leprosy was not communicable

Life for patients in Lepers’ Colony is no ride in the park

Speakers laud her services that enabled lepers to live happy, meaningful lives

VC also announced the Dr Pfau Gold Medal which would be awarded to student for social work

Dr Pfau was a symbol of pride for this province and for all of Pakistan, says Murad Ali Shah

Hina Pervez Butt says she was the Mother Teresa of Pakistan as she dedicated her life to fighting leprosy

State funeral will be held on August 19

Dr Ruth Pfau may be gone, but her legacy will live on at the centre for years to come

State funeral announced for leprosy healer Dr Ruth Pfau

Funeral mass to be held at St Patrick's Cathedral on Saturday 11am

Dr Pfau was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 1979, and Hilal-e-Pakistan in 1989

87-year-old nun from Germany cured Pakistan of leprosy

Founder of Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre was admitted to hospital a few days ago suffering from old age complications