News & Events
KESC SYSTEM UP-GRADATION COMMENCES WITH MALC:
KESC has initiated up-gradation of the electricity system at MALC by installing a dedicated 500 KVA transformer system at MALC Hospital to enhance the quality of healthcare service at the Hospital. In a ceremony held at KESC House, Tabish Gauhar, CEO KESC, presented a plaque to Dr. Ruth Pfau, Founder Member of MALC, as a token of appreciation for her tireless efforts in alleviating the miseries of patients suffering from Leprosy. Mr. Shakil Ahmed CEO MALC on the occasion praised the efforts of KESC Management for the installation of PMT which was highly needed for the hospital especially Operation Theatre, X-Ray machines and Elevators used for the deformed Leprosy patients and surgeries. Appreciating the KESC initiative, Dr. Ruth Pfau said: It would not have been possible to sustain the Leprosy work without the help of benevolent individuals and organization. I would like to thank KESC for ensuring that we get uninterrupted power supply.
HSBC SUPPORTS MALE WARD OF MALC:
By adopting the Male Ward of the MALC Hospital for two years, beginning 2010, HSBC has made quality healthcare accessible to society’s most disadvantaged. The ward is equipped to treat 28 patients, and is usually completely occupied by Leprosy patients having ulcers and need long-term treatment, but cannot always afford it. MALC is one of the six charities worldwide chosen by HSBC for the donation. A formal inauguration ceremony took place in January 2010, in which the Male Ward officially came under HSBC’s stewardship. Speaking at the ceremony, Muhammad Tahir Sadiq, CEO HSBC Pakistan lauded the contribution of Dr Ruth Pfau and her team to healthcare in Pakistan. He also commended the success MALC has had in combating Leprosy, and addressing the health problems faced by the underprivileged. Also present were Dr Ruth Pfau, Founder Member and Mr. Shakil Ahmad CEO of MALC, both of whom expressed appreciation for HSBC’s support.
NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN ADOPTS A FEMALE WARD OF MALC HOSPITAL:
MALC Management is grateful to Pakistani philanthropists and corporations who have come forward to support our activities and adopted a number of our centres in Karachi and other provinces. National Bank of Pakistan is one of them who have recently adopted the second floor Female Ward of the Hospital for a period of one year. The MALC’s management is very thankful to the management of National Bank of Pakistan for their kind support and adoption of the ward.
BAY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL INAUGURATES ADOPTION OF A FEMALE WARD:
The Inauguration of the Female Ward adopted by Bay View High School took place at MALC. Mrs. Karen Ahmed, Director of Studies unveiled the plaque placed on the ward. On the occasion, Dr. Ruth Pfau, Founder Member of MALC, Mr. Shakil Ahmad, CEO of MALC, Dr. Romina Mirza, Member Board of Governors MALC, a delegation of Management staff and Students from Bay View High School and a few senior management staff of MALC were also present.
ENGLISH BISCUITS RE-ADOPTS MALC’S CENTRE:
English Biscuits Manufacturers (Pvt.) Limited has re-adopted MALC's centre of Landhi/Korangi for another period of 4 years. The centre is situated in slum area of Landhi-Korangi and providing health care services to the poor community free of charge. MALC’s Management, Staff and Patients are grateful to the EBM Management for their generous support and renewal of their sponsorship. The centre has been renamed as EBM Landhi-Korangi TM Centre.
HAMDARD UNIVERSITY TRIBUTES DR. PFAU:
A function was arranged by Hamdard University in the honour of Dr. Ruth Pfau in February 2010 to tribute her 50 years services in Leprosy and uplift of Marginalized groups in Pakistan. The function which was held at the University’s auditorium was attended by people from various walks of life. Mrs. Sadia Rashid, Chairperson Hamdard Foundation, Dr. Nasim A. Khan, University’s Incharge, Mr. Azmat Ataka, Director of Studies and two well known celebrities Mr. Cawasji and Mst. Fatima Surraya Bajya were also present. From MALC, the function was attended by Dr. Ruth Pfau, Mr. Humayun Murad, Member of the Board of Governors, Mr. Shakil Ahmad, CEO and some senior and mid-management staff. It was a great event and was very much appreciated by Dr. Pfau and Management of MALC. A documentary film on the life and services of Dr. Pfau was shown in the function. At the end, a commemorative shield was presented to Dr. Pfau by Mrs. Sadia Rashid.
THE GERMAN CONSUL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF DR. PFAU IN PAKISTAN:
The Consul-General of Germany Dr Christian Brecht arranged a concert at his residence on 6th March in honour of Dr Ruth Pfau for her untiring efforts to eradicate leprosy from the country and for raising the lot of the marginalised communities. The concert featured a mixed bag of classical music by the world renowned theremin player Carolina Eyck and her music ensemble. Carolina Eyck is one of the world’s foremost theremin virtuosi. Beginning her training at the age of seven, Ms. Eyck studied theremin under Lydia Kavina, the grand-niece of the instrument’s inventor, Leon Theremin.
MALC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF DR. PFAU:
Dr. Ruth Pfau, Founder Member of MALC completed 50 years of her services in Leprosy and uplift of marginalized groups in Pakistan on 8th March 2010. The Golden Jubilee of Dr. Pfau also celebrated by the management, staff and patients and a number of programmes were organized to pay tribute to her dedication and commitment. An Evening Programme arranged at St. Patrick’s Boys School Auditorium with patients and staff. The main event was organized on 8th March. In both functions Ms. Carolina Eyke and her group performed theremin music, and Bay View High School’s children presented a drama on the life of Dr. Pfau.
PROVINCIAL HEALTH MINISTER DR. SAGHEER AHMED TRIBUTES DR. PFAU:
Provincial Minister for Health, Dr. Sagheer Ahmed hosted a reception on 12th March arranged by the Health Department Sindh in honour of Dr Ruth Pfau on her completion of 50 years in Pakistan. On the occasion the Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed said that Leprosy is a curable disease and through awareness its spread could be minimized to a great extant. While talking about Dr. Pfau he said that Dr Pfau has dedicated her whole life for the cause of treating leprosy patients, who are otherwise shunned by society as well as their own family members. The function was also attended by Mr. Shakil Ahmad, CEO of MALC and his team of senior and mid-management staff.
MALC RECEIVES DONATION FROM GERMANY:
The Charite, Germany has made a valuable donation in kind to MALC. The donation of a truck load and a pickup full of day-care and hospital supplies was delivered at the MALC Headquarter in Karachi. His Excellency Dr. Christian Brecht, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany accompanied the donors Mr. Sygnecki, Rev. Hohner and two female guests from Germany on Saturday, November 11, 2009. Dr. Ruth Pfau and CEO of MALC Mr. Shakil Ahmad along with the management received the honorable guests. The donation is yet another gesture of goodwill by the ever-supportive German friends of Pakistan, and reflects on the solidarity of the Germans with the people of Pakistan. MALC gratefully appreciates this valuable contribution from loving people of Germany and especially Charite Group through Mr. Sygnecki.
