British Ebola victim: 'I'm going back to Africa as soon as I'm better in two weeks'

The British nurse being treated for the killer Ebola disease has reportedly vowed to return to Africa as soon as he is better.

Will Pooley is said to have told friends in Sierra Leone he expects to recover from the deadly virus in two weeks - and is determined to return to the West African country to continue caring for those with the disease.



The 29-year-old has reassured pals in Africa saying: "Being cared for in Britain means I'll be better in two weeks.

"I will call to make arrangements."

Mr Pooley is convinced doctors at London's Royal Free Hospital will save him, telling a friend in Sierra Leone he was confident he would survive if he could get back to the UK. The colleague said Pooley - described as a "hero" by the boss of the charity he was working for - knew of the dangers but bravely insisted he was staying at patients' bedsides after local doctors fled.



The colleague said: "Will said he was feeling very ill but he was quite positive about everything.

"He was feeling very unwell but he told me that he was sure the British doctors would be able to cure him."

The 29-year-old health care worker is being treated 24 hours a day in an isolation ward and his family last night said he was receiving "excellent care".

His family, led by mum Jackie, spoke of their sheer relief at getting him back to England. And they begged for help for other Ebola victims across the world.