Dr Sheik Umar Khan 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.