We were , however , fortunate to have Dr. Colin Brown on hand -- our infectious diseases adviser in the UK , who has experience with viral hemorrhagic fever . Two days ago one of Sierra Leone 's leading doctors died after contracting malaria . Dr. David Johnson of Kings College London went to Sierra Leone before the outbreak . His team has now become part of the relief effort , but he says staff faced a crisis . Sierra Leone 's health system was compromised before the outbreak and lives are at stake .
Two days ago one of Sierra Leone 's leading doctors died after contracting malaria . Dr. David Johnson of Kings College London went to Sierra Leone before the outbreak . His team has now become part of the relief effort , but he says staff faced a crisis . Sierra Leone 's health system was compromised before the outbreak and lives are at stake .