Afghan refugee doctor praised for treating coronavirus patients in Pakistan

Gulf Today Report

In the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, which has cost thousands of precious lives across the globe, doctors and medical staff have emerged as the true fearless warriors saving lives.

Dr Saleema Rehman during an operation.

Afghan refugee Dr Saleema Rehman is one such frontline warrior in the COVID-19 battle, providing her services at Pakistan’s Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) paid tribute to the refugee doctor, serving humanity in the hour of utmost need.
In its post, the UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs said: “At Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi, Afghan refugee Dr Saleema Rehman provides a lifeline to some of the poorest people in Pakistan.”

Pakistan is among the worst-hit countries in South Asia in terms of coronavirus cases, with the tally crossing 4,000.