Pakistani female education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai was 15 years old when she was shot.

The tragic incident occurred on October 9, 2012, when she was on a school bus in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Malala was targeted and shot in the head by the Taliban for her activism and advocacy for girls’ education and women’s rights.

Malala Yousafzai was not in a coma after being shot. She remained conscious and alert following the attack. After the shooting, Malala was initially taken to a local hospital in Pakistan for emergency treatment.

However, due to the severity of her injuries and the need for specialized medical care, she was later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

In Birmingham, Malala underwent several surgeries to treat her injuries and to address the damage caused by the gunshot. Her treatment and recovery in the UK received widespread media coverage and international attention, with people around the world expressing support and solidarity with her.

Despite the seriousness of her injuries, Malala’s resilience and determination were evident throughout her recovery process. She made remarkable progress and continued to advocate for girls’ education and women’s rights even while undergoing medical treatment.