The Sierra Leonean doctor who treated more
than 100 Ebola patients has also died. Dr Sheik
Umar Khan (pictured below), who was hailed as
a national hero for disregarding his own health
and helping sick patients, died yesterday 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....
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