1. Bilquis Bano Edhi was a Pakistani nurse who helped save the lives of over 16,000 children.
12 Facts About Bilquis Edhi
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Bilquis Edhi was the co-chair of the Edhi Foundation, a charity organization that provided many services in Pakistan including a hospital and emergency service in Karachi.
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Bilquis Edhi was a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second highest civilian honour.
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Bilquis Edhi was born in 1947 in Bantva, India in present-day state of Gujarat.
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At the time, the Bilquis Edhi home was in the old city area of Karachi known as Mithadar where it had been founded in 1951.
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Bilquis Edhi's husband recognizing her talents, had her lead the small nursing department.
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Bilquis Edhi had recognized her enthusiasm and interest during her six-month training program where she had learned basic midwifery and healthcare.
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Bilquis Edhi established over 300 cradles throughout Pakistan where parents can surrender unwanted infants.
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The Bilquis Edhi Foundation is responsible for burying dead babies found by the police.
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In 2022, Bilquis Edhi was named among The Muslim 500, a worldwide list of most influential Muslims.
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Bilquis Edhi was a recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Pakistan's second highest civilian honour.
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Bilquis Edhi died on 15 April 2022 in Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, due to congestive heart failure after a prolonged illness.