Chris Schmotzer is a German physician who is known for her work with leprosy patients in Pakistan.[1][2] She is the medical director of the Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital.[3]

Biography

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Chris Schmotzer was born in Germany.[4]

Schmotzer moved to Pakistan in 1988, following a brief stint in Ethiopia where she trained in treating leprosy patients.[4] She was inspired to work in regions lacking the healthcare facilities prevalent in the developing countries, joining a team of German medical volunteers in Pakistan.[4] She assumed the role of medical director at the Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital after completing her postgraduate medical education.[4]

Schmotzer is a member of the German Protestant Sisterhood of Christ-Bearers.[5]

In 2020, Schmotzer was honored with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Doctor fighting leprosy gets German award". The Express Tribune. December 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "پاکستان: کوڑھ اور تپ دق کے خلاف جنگ میں مصروف جرمن ڈاکٹر – DW – 25.03.2021". dw.com.
  3. ^ Yasin, Aamir (February 9, 2017). "'It is difficult to convince people to take care of their health'". DAWN.COM.
  4. ^ a b c d e Shuaib, Haroon. "Dr. Chris Schmotzer: German Physician Fighting Leprosy in Pakistan for the last 35 Years". Youlin Magazine.
  5. ^ a b "German doctor recognised for services". The News International.