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In which year did Dr. Ruth Pfau, the renowned German-Pakistani physician and humanitarian, pass away?

A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Correct Answer: C. 2017

Dr. Ruth Pfau, often referred to as 'Pakistan's Mother Teresa,' was a German-Pakistani physician and nun who dedicated over 50 years of her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan. She passed away in 2017.

  • Dr. Pfau arrived in Pakistan in 1960 and founded the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre in Karachi, which played a pivotal role in controlling leprosy across the country.
  • Her tireless efforts led to Pakistan being declared leprosy-free by the World Health Organization in 1996.
  • She passed away on August 10, 2017, at the age of 87, and was honored with a state funeral in Pakistan. The other years are incorrect.

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