The third death anniversary of Dr. Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau, who devoted more than 55 years of her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan, was observed on Monday.

She was a German–Pakistani Catholic nun of the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and a physician.

She moved from Germany to Pakistan in 1961.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shibli Faraz has paid tribute to Dr Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau on her third death anniversary.  

In a tweet, the Minister said her matchless services for humanity, society and Pakistan will forever shine as a golden part of history.

Shibli Faraz said Dr Ruth Katherina Martha Pfau healed the wounds of the oppressed people, whom the society refused to accept.