The first Azerbaijani pediatrician, Abulfaz Garayev, was the founder of the mother and child health protection system in Azerbaijan.

[2][1] From 1930 until his death, the practical, scientific and pedagogical activity of Abulfaz Garayev was connected with Azerbaijan State Medical Institute named after Nariman Narimanov.

[2][1] From 1938, Abulfaz Garayev worked as the head of the Azerbaijan Pediatric Association until the end of his life.

The Pediatrics faculty of the Azerbaijan State Medical Institute was established with his initiative, leadership and direct participation.

Sona khanum Akhundova was the daughter of Iskender bey Akhundov, a prominent lawyer in Azerbaijan.

Sona's parents were intellectual people, and despite harsh Sharia rules, they had given their daughters a good education.