Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (also known as Civil Hospital Karachi) is a major hospital located in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau, a German-Pakistani nun and physician who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan.
History[edit | edit source]
The hospital was established in 1898 during the British Raj to treat victims of the bubonic plague that had hit the city. It was later renamed after Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau in recognition of her services to the country.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi is a 1900-bed tertiary care public hospital that serves as the principal hospital of Karachi. It provides quality care in all fields of medicine and surgery. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
Departments[edit | edit source]
The hospital has various departments including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, Anaesthesia, and Orthopaedics. Each department is staffed with highly qualified and experienced professionals.
Teaching and Research[edit | edit source]
The hospital is affiliated with Dow University of Health Sciences and serves as a teaching hospital for both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. It is also involved in various research activities and has contributed significantly to the medical literature.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau, after whom the hospital is named, served at this hospital for many years. Her tireless efforts led to the establishment of the National Leprosy Control Programme in Pakistan.
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