We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
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"We are chasing the virus, the virus is ahead of us."
— Dr Mohamed Janabi , Academic
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Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
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