Blanche Huber

Blanche Huber was the first female doctor in Malta. She was also the first known female medical student in Malta, and graduated as a doctor from the University of Malta in 1925, having entered it in 1919. However, she always practiced as a pharmacist in Żejtun. Blanche Huber Street in Sliema is named after her.

Blanche Huber was born in Birkirkara, to Hon Joseph Huber and later married Dr Joseph Caruana, a fellow medical professional. She died on 19 July 1940 at the age of 40.