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Ebola Hero Dies by AK6464(m): 2:53pm On Jul 30, 2014
The Sierra Leonean doctor who treated more than 100 Ebola patients has also died. Dr Sheik Umar Khan, who was hailed as a national hero for disregarding his own health and helping sick patients, died yesterdayJuly 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 clothingyou put on, you are at risk”

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.
"Would u call him a Hero or Villian or which?

Re: Ebola Hero Dies by dominique(f): 11:31pm On Jul 30, 2014

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