KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), one of Pakistan’s respected healthcare and social development institutions, has formally appreciated FLARE Magazine for featuring its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mervyn Francis Lobo, through an in-depth Q&A highlighting the organisation’s work, experience and commitment to inclusive healthcare and community development.
In an official appreciation letter addressed to Mr. Zubair Kasuri, Editor, FLARE Magazine, MALC thanked the magazine and its editorial team for providing a meaningful platform to share the organisation’s perspective, its longstanding service to communities and its vision for creating greater social impact in Pakistan.
The letter stated that platforms such as FLARE Magazine play an important role in bringing institutional experiences and development-focused conversations to a wider audience. MALC particularly appreciated the magazine’s interest in highlighting its work and giving visibility to issues and communities at the heart of its mission.
The letter was signed by Ms. Shayan Fatima, Lead, Marketing & Resource Mobilization Department, MALC, who also expressed appreciation for FLARE Magazine’s professionalism, editorial support and continued engagement with the organisation.
Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre has a long and distinguished history of humanitarian and healthcare service in Pakistan. Established in 1956, MALC became widely known for its pioneering work against leprosy and for its association with Dr. Ruth Pfau, whose decades-long contribution to healthcare and the fight against leprosy earned international recognition. Over the years, MALC’s role expanded beyond leprosy control to broader healthcare, rehabilitation, social inclusion and community development initiatives.
Ms. Shayan Fatima, through her role in marketing and resource mobilisation, contributes to strengthening MALC’s outreach, public engagement and institutional partnerships. Her efforts in communicating the organisation’s work and mobilising support for its social and healthcare mission reflect MALC’s continued focus on reaching wider audiences and building sustainable engagement.
FLARE Magazine appreciates MALC’s recognition and values the confidence shown by the organisation in its editorial platform. The magazine remains committed to highlighting credible institutions and professionals making meaningful contributions in healthcare, social development, business, technology and public service.
The official appreciation letter issued by Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre is reproduced below for FLARE readers.
