Glorious Beginnings

It was in 1956 when the idea of building a hospital in Ipoh, Malaysia was mooted. As money was an area of concern, a considerable amount of time was spent in getting financial aid from Germany. Finally in 1969, The Misereor, a West German charitable Organisation pledged 5.335 million deutsch marks in financial aid. The Brothers Of Mercy headquarters in Trier, German added another 0.7 million deutsch marks.
A fundraising committee was formed in 1969 and a considerable amount of money was collected from local philanthropists, organisations and well wishers. This historical event marked the materialisation of the Brothers Of Mercy’s mission, which is in the words of their founder, The Blessed Peter Friedhofen, is “To Care for The Sick As Well As Possible In Every Aspect.”

The name "Fatima” was derived from "Our Lady Fatima" in Portugal, a popular site of pilgrimage. Hospital Fatimah admitted its first patient on 1st August 1974 and was officially declared open by His Royal Highness The Late Sultan of Perak, DYMM Sultan Idris Shah of Perak on 6th December 1974. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Minister of Health and other dignitaries.

Initially, key positions in the Hospital were held by 12 Brothers Of Mercy and 5 Franciscan Sisters from Salzkotten, Germany. In 1983, The German Brothers and Sisters had to leave the country. The vacuum was soon filled by the Franciscan Missionaries of Divine Motherhood (FMDM) Sisters in February 1983. The FMDM Sisters were another well-known and well-liked congregation and were at that time running Our Lady’s Hospital at Jalan Chung Thye Phin, Ipoh, Malaysia. One year after the FMDM Sisters joined Hospital Fatimah, it was corporatised. The Hospital is now managed by lay-people.

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	JOB VACANCIES Upcoming Forums/Talks Roots Glorious Beginnings Making Headway Glorious Beginnings It was in 1956 when the idea of building a hospital in Ipoh, Malaysia was mooted. As money was an area of concern, a considerable amount of time was spent in getting financial aid from Germany. Finally in 1969, The Misereor, a West German charitable Organisation pledged 5.335 million deutsch marks in financial aid. The Brothers Of Mercy headquarters in Trier, German added another 0.7 million deutsch marks. A fundraising committee was formed in 1969 and a considerable amount of money was collected from local philanthropists, organisations and well wishers. This historical event marked the materialisation of the Brothers Of Mercy’s mission, which is in the words of their founder, The Blessed Peter Friedhofen, is “To Care for The Sick As Well As Possible In Every Aspect.” The name "Fatima” was derived from "Our Lady Fatima" in Portugal, a popular site of pilgrimage. Hospital Fatimah admitted its first patient on 1st August 1974 and was officially declared open by His Royal Highness The Late Sultan of Perak, DYMM Sultan Idris Shah of Perak on 6th December 1974. The opening ceremony was also attended by the Minister of Health and other dignitaries. Initially, key positions in the Hospital were held by 12 Brothers Of Mercy and 5 Franciscan Sisters from Salzkotten, Germany. In 1983, The German Brothers and Sisters had to leave the country. The vacuum was soon filled by the Franciscan Missionaries of Divine Motherhood (FMDM) Sisters in February 1983. The FMDM Sisters were another well-known and well-liked congregation and were at that time running Our Lady’s Hospital at Jalan Chung Thye Phin, Ipoh, Malaysia. One year after the FMDM Sisters joined Hospital Fatimah, it was corporatised. The Hospital is now managed by lay-people. [ Jump To Top ]