Mervyn Lobo Explained

Mervyn Lobo
Birth Name:Mervyn Francis Lobo
Nationality:Pakistan
Known For:Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre
Education:St. Patrick's High School, Karachi, Master of Business Administration (1982)
Awards:Sitara-e-Imtiaz (2023)
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2024)[1]

Mervyn Francis Lobo, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Karachi based Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC).[2] Following Ruth Pfau, Lobo manages the MALC's nationwide humanitarian efforts by focusing on treatment of leprosy, tuberculosis (TB) and blindness.[3]

Lobo is renowned for his tireless efforts in combating leprosy throughout Karachi, Balochistan, the interior of Sindh province, and among Afghan refugees.[4]

He was honoured with several awards, most notably in 2023 and 2024 respectively, the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) and the Cross of Merit with Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his work as health activist at MALC.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: MALC CEO Lobo honoured with Cross of the Order of Merit . 26 May 2024 . Brecorder . 25 April 2024 . en.
  2. News: Roberts . Sam . Dr. Ruth Pfau, Savior of Lepers in Pakistan, Dies at 87 . 26 May 2024 . . 15 August 2017 . en.
  3. News: Mansoor . Hasan . 'Eradication of leprosy successfully achieved' . 26 May 2024 . . 30 January 2018 . en.
  4. News: Mervyn Lobo, MALC Chief Executive Officer, Sharing The Available . 26 May 2024 . . 28 January 2017 . en.
  5. News: Mervyn Francis Lobo awarded prestigious German award for his work to end leprosy in Pakistan . 26 May 2024 . www.thenews.com.pk . . en.
  6. Web site: Conferment of Pakistan Civil Awards . cabinet.gov.pk . Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat . 26 May 2024 . en . 14 August 2023.