The west African nation of Guinea is struggling to contain an Ebola epidemic in the country's south which is threatening neighbouring countries.
Ebola is one of the most contagious and deadly viral diseases known, and has no cure.
Guinea's health ministry has registered almost 100 infections since the virus was first reported last month, with the death toll currently at more than 60.
Medicins Sans Frontieres is responding to the crisis by sending aid workers and medical supplies to help Guinea combat the haemorrhagic fever.
Santilla Chingaipe asked MSF's Myrto Schaefer about the symptoms of the deadly virus.
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