The Sierra Leonean doctor who risked his life to treat more than 100 Ebola patients has
also died. Dr Sheik Umar Khan (pictured above), who was honored as a
national hero for putting his own health at risk and helping sick ebola patients,
died on the 29th of July from the disease after being diagnosed with the
virus last week, despite wearing
protective gear when treating patients.
In an interview last month, the 39yr old doctor expressed fears
for his life because of his constant contact with Ebola patients. He said,
"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"
Many other medical practitioners have lost their lives, including a senior doctor at
Liberia's largest hospital, Samuel Brisbane, who died on Saturday at an Ebola treatment
centre in Monrovia and
3 nurses working in the same Ebola treatment centre also died from the disease last week while several other medics have been infected.
