US lauds Dr Usama who lost life while treating corona patients in Pakistan

Last updated on: 24 March,2020 05:15 pm

US lauds Dr Usama who lost life while treating corona patients in Pakistan

WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Alice Wells on Tuesday has expressed her condolences at the passing of Pakistani Dr Usama Riaz, who lost his life while treating coronavirus patients in Gilgit-Baltistan. In a statement, Wells paid tribute to all the courageous and determined medical workers across South and Central Asia who are risking their lives to help the sick and keep everyone 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. 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

— State_SCA (@State_SCA) March 23, 2020

“Saddened to hear of the death of Dr Usama Riaz, who was on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus in Pakistan. The US stands with you,” she said.