Doctor who treated more than 100 Ebola patients dies from the virus

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 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.