The Sierra Leonean doctor who treated more
than 100 Ebola patients has also died. Dr Sheik
Umar Khan (pictured above), who was hailed as
a national hero for disregarding his own health
and helping sick patients, died today July 29th
from the disease after being diagnosed with the
virus last week. He contacted the virus despite
wearing protective gear when treating patients.
In an interview last month, the 39yr old doctor
had expressed fears for his life because of his
constant contact with Ebola patients.
"I am afraid for my life. Health workers are
prone to the disease because we are the
first port of call for somebody who is
sickened by the disease. Even with the full
protective clothing you put on, you are at
risk" He told Reuters
His death comes days after a senior doctor at
Liberia's largest hospital, Samuel Brisbane, died
on Saturday at an Ebola treatment centre in
Monrovia. 3 nurses working in the same Ebola
treatment centre alongside Khan also died from
the disease last week. Several other medics
have been infected.
