Probably a big factor but western doctors have gotten it too. Its extremely contagious.
You're correct and I admit that I did a poor job making my point.Even if you're familiar with the correct procedures you don't have the equipment/supplies/basic sanitary conditions to effectively employ them in West Africa.
It sounds like CDIF or MRSA type infections...even though bacterial, it gets in EVERYTHING in a hospital environment.....although ebola is a virus and a MUCH MORE efficient killer.