Sierra Leone's Chief Ebola Doctor Dies From The Virus

Dr. Sheik Umar Khan

Sheik Umar Khan, the 39 year old Sierra Leonean virologist who treated more than 100 Ebola patients in his country has died. Khan (pictured above), was hailed as a national hero for disregarding his own health and helping sick patients. He was the only specialist the country had in viral haemorrhagic fevers and succumbed to the deadly disease after being diagnosed with the virus last week. He contracted the virus despite exercising extreme caution by wearing protective gear when treating patients.