World Health Organization says West Africa virus outbreak continues to accelerate . There are 1,552 confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus , WHO estimates . New ` ` road map '' aims to end outbreak in six to nine months , stop international spread . Public health experts say several factors are to blame , including a shortage of protective gear and improper use of the gear the workers do have . Road map acknowledges that the eventual death toll in this region could reach 20,000 .
World Health Organization says West Africa virus outbreak continues to accelerate . There are 1,552 confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus , WHO estimates . New ` ` road map '' aims to end outbreak in six to nine months , stop international spread . Road map acknowledges that the eventual death toll in this region could reach 20,000 .