Most people infected by the Ebola virus die - there is still no cure. The World Heath Organization has registered 15 outbreaks across Africa since 1976 when it discovered. Guinea is currently experiencing an epidemic.
In 90 percent of cases, the Ebola virus is fatal. Drugs or vaccines against the virus don't exist.
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