This is another heartbreaking story of a Covid-19 warrior. A young lady doctor lost her battle to the deadly virus barely a week after delivering a baby. Dr. Farha Niloufer, 31, succumbed to the virus at Princess Esra Hospital in the old city of Hyderabad on Wednesday. The pediatrician, who was serving at government-run Area Hospital in Gajwel, continued working during the pandemic and did not avail maternity leave despite suggestions from her friends and colleagues.

Known for her dedication, she was working in the out-patient department and was also on Covid-19 vaccination duty. About 10 days ago she tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to the private hospital in Hyderabad. Dr. Farha did her MBBS from Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences and MD in Pediatrics from Niloufer hospital, Hyderabad. An Assistant professor in pediatrics, she was posted as Clinical Associate at Area Hospital in Gajwel.