Sana Mir praises Yasmin Rashid’s dedication towards duty while battling cancer

Former captain of the Pakistan Women Cricket Team Sana Mir has praised Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid for her dedication towards her duty, despite being a cancer patient.

“Huge respect for Dr Yasmin Rashid for her commitment to her responsibility. This is true leadership and service. Both my parents and so many elders got their vaccination from Lahore and the arrangements were very good,” wrote Mir on Twitter.

“May you get complete shifa,” she prayed.

Huge respect for @Dr_YasminRashid for her commitment to her responsibility. This is true leadership and service. Both my parents and so many elders got their vaccination from lahore and the arrangements were very good. May you get complete shifa. https://t.co/4FfVcRj0aQ

— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) April 28, 2021

Dr Yasmin Rashid underwent breast cancer surgery at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in December last year. As per reports, the surgery was successful and she is currently recovering from the disease.

After pictures of Dr Rashid looking weak and unwell recently went viral on social media, users are praising her for working tirelessly to deal with the COVID-19 emergency in Punjab and thanked her for her efforts. They also prayed for the minister’s swift recovery.

Putting the country above her health. @Dr_YasminRashid, millions of Pakistanis are thankful to you for working tirelessly to combat #corona while battling cancer yourself. Your courage is an inspiration to so many of us. Grateful 🙏

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) April 29, 2021

We salute you @Dr_YasminRashid for your efforts in dealing with emergency situations of pandemic while getting treated for cancer & battling with it … more power to you , May Allah protect you always pic.twitter.com/SrakNZ97Ew

— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) April 29, 2021

This is an appreciation tweet for a fighter, a warrior, a lady who has shown more courage, statesmanship, maturity & taken responsibility then most others in these critical days of #COVID while fighting cancer herself. Thank you & salutes to you @Dr_YasminRashid sahiba. pic.twitter.com/Lk3y7zmZpn

— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) April 29, 2021

Our prayers and gratitude for you ma’am @Dr_YasminRashid. pic.twitter.com/TwXDpmFo8E

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 29, 2021

Dr. Yasmin Rashid of pti lost ALL her hair due to cancer treatment, but she is STILL working day & night to deal with emergency situations during corona. Political differences aside, all our prayers & support for her swift recovery! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PXlSUzdTNz

— USAMA (@Parhly_UJ) April 28, 2021

Salute to Dr. Yasmin Rashid https://t.co/StxH4RBJlM

— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews) April 28, 2021

Dr Yasmin Rashid health minister of punjab lost all hairs because of cancer, still working tirelessly to deal with emergency situations during this pandemic. Woman Of Resolve pic.twitter.com/SSe9nUpCoQ

— Faizan (@faizannriaz) April 28, 2021

Despite her cancer treatment, you will see Dr Yasmin Rashid working day and night to deal with emergency situations during corona. Praying for your swift recovery Dr Sahiba pic.twitter.com/KJzyMPLUi9

— Nighat Dad (@nighatdad) April 25, 2021

Lets just appreciate the efforts of Dr. Yasmin Rashid,who’s tirelessly working for the people and nation, knowing the fact that she’s suffering from cancer as u can see da hair loss due to chemotherapy sessions.May ALLAH (SWT) bless her with swift recovery, Shifa and great health pic.twitter.com/ScSrYYp1Sy

— chinto.minto 💕🇵🇰💕 (@chinto_here) April 28, 2021

Dr Yasmin Rashid lost all hairs because of cancer and still working tirelessly.
May Allah give her speedy recovery.
Ameenn.✨🌸 pic.twitter.com/aG8OzfnEbD

— khubaib Abdullah…⚕️ (@Bhar_mn_jaoo) April 28, 2021

Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others. ❤️
Salute to "Dr. Yasmin Rashid" pic.twitter.com/pAU4XBa6Kp

— Nabeel Tweets (@Nabeel___tweets) April 29, 2021

salute to this lady Dr. Yasmin Rashid
fighting with cancer but still serving humankind. pic.twitter.com/XM9NKWBGF6

— zoi saleem jatt (@JattZoi) April 29, 2021

PTI leader and Minister of Health Punjab Dr. Yasmin Rashid is lost all their hair due to cancer treatment, but still they are working hard to deal with emergency during this situation. Our prayer is that Allah will give Dr. Yasmin Rashid to fitness and long healthy life, Aameen pic.twitter.com/NjRXOjWzNO

— Abdullah Kayani (@AbdullahNaeemRj) April 29, 2021

Dr.Yasmin Rashid brilliantly replying Bilawal Zardari! More power to her 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/IzrwkLPgo7#ThankYouYasminRashid

— Asif Chaudhry (@AsifCh75706488) April 29, 2021

Pakistan is currently battling a deadly third wave of COVID-19. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan has recorded 151 deaths and 5480 positive cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity ratio of 9.61 percent.

Statistics 29 April 21:
Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 57,013
Positive Cases: 5480
Positivity % : 9.61%
Deaths : 151

— NFRCC (@NFRCCofficial) April 28, 2021

Meanwhile, it is also being reported that cities with high positivity ratios would be put under complete lockdown to control the spread of the disease.

Yasmin Rashid took to Twitter to thank the people for their wishes. “I want to thank each one of you for your kind words of support. Jazakallah kher. They mean a lot,” she wrote.

I want to thank each one of you for your kind words of support.
Jazakallah kher.
They mean a lot.

— Dr. Yasmin Rashid (@Dr_YasminRashid) April 28, 2021

Later, in another tweet, Dr Yasmin Rashid thanked everyone for the love and prayers, saying: “For all the love and prayers pouring on my Time Line, I am humbled and grateful.”

“In sha Allah I will continue to fulfil my duties to the best of my abilities,” she added.

Speaking about the healthcare facilities, she said: “The turnaround of better public healthcare is already taking place and In sha Allah we will ensure it’s completion.”

For all the love and prayers pouring on my Time Line, I am humbled and grateful.
In sha Allah I will continue to fulfil my duties to the best of my abilities.
The turnaround of better public healthcare is already taking place and in sha Allah we will ensure its completion.

— Dr. Yasmin Rashid (@Dr_YasminRashid) April 29, 2021