US condoles death of Pakistani doctor who lost life treating corona patients

WASHINGTON (92 News) – US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells on Tuesday has condoled death of Pakistani Dr Usama Riaz, who lost his life treating coronavirus patients in Gilgit-Baltistan. In a statement, Alice Wells saluted all the brave medical workers across South and Central Asia who are risking their lives to help the sick and keep us safe. “We salute all the brave medical workers across South and Central Asia who are risking their lives to help the sick and keep us safe,” she said. “Saddened to hear of the death of Dr Usama Riaz, who was on the frontlines of the fight against #COVID19 in Pakistan. The US stands with you. AGW, the US senior diplomat tweeted.

We salute all the brave medical workers across South and Central Asia who are risking their lives to help the sick and keep us safe. Saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Usama Riaz, who was on the frontlines of the fight against #COVID19 in Pakistan. The U.S. stands with you. AGW

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