3 Muslim Doctors Lost Life Fighting Against Coronavirus in UK
The 76-year old Pakistani origin doctor was among the three Muslim doctors who lost their lives while serving the NHS. Alongside, two Sudan origin doctors Amged El-Hawrani, 55, and Adil El Tayar, 63, also died at the hands of the virus that has claimed over 1200 lives in the UK.
British-Pakistani doctor Habib Zaidi who served for over 45 years in Leigh-on-Sea hospital, Essex lost his life while battling against Coronavirus in the UK. The doctor, mourned by his family and patients he served over generations as family physician passed away in the intensive care unit at Southend Hospital in Essex.
“He left a gaping hole in our hearts, but a loss that is also felt within the community that he devoted almost his entire life to,” said Sarah Zaidi, the late doctor’s daughter who is also a doctor.
“We are praying for the safety of everyone right now,” she added.
The doctors are being mourned by not only their families but also thousands of British and the hashtag #NHSheroes is widely circulated to acknowledge the frontline doctors in the country.
Habib Zaidi https://t.co/CyPuKmY610
Adil El Tayar https://t.co/mhIA5RQgkU
Amged El-Hawrani https://t.co/IgOiJz7CJ3
The first three British NHS doctors to have died from Coronavirus. Just imagine for a moment the combined service of these three men.
Rest in power #NHSheroes. pic.twitter.com/PzYK8rfCgk
— Joseph Willits (@josephwillits) March 29, 2020
Saddened to hear of #Sudan-ese doctor Adel Altayar's death in the UK from Covid-19. Health workers around the world have shown extraordinary courage. We cannot thank them enough. In this fight we must listen to their advice. #coronavirus #StayAtHome https://t.co/MGzehDylZX
— Irfan Siddiq (@IrfanUKAmb) March 26, 2020
The family of Southend GP Dr Habib Zaidi who has died of suspected coronavirus says he was “devoted in the most altruistic way to the service of his patients.. ” and served 3 generations of tens of thousands of families. Full statement here: pic.twitter.com/LomxzuBHat
— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) March 27, 2020
We invite you to join us for a minute’s silence today at 1pm with your colleagues in your area of work on all UHDB sites to remember Mr Amged El-Hawrani. pic.twitter.com/fTq6fS02iO
— University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT (@UHDBTrust) March 30, 2020
Statements about Amged El-Hawrani, a 55-year-old hospital doctor who has died after testing positive for coronavirus.
His son Ashraf, said:
"I am incredibly proud to say that for 18 years of my life, Amged El-Hawrani was my Father." pic.twitter.com/M8oPJsRKLC
— Lawrence Dunhill (@LawrenceDunhill) March 29, 2020