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World: WHO guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease (June 2026)
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 17, 2026
· 4 min read
. WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guidelines for the cl
Key takeaway There have been 72 outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg diseases reported in Africa since 1967, when Marburg virus was first discovered.
Why this matters
The release of WHO's comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease comes at a critical time, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an Ebola outbreak. The guidelines' emphasis on early supportive care to improve patient survival and health outcomes is particularly significant, given the high case fatality rates associated with Ebola and Marburg diseases. The fact that there are no licensed vaccines and treatments for certain types of filovirus disease, such as Marburg virus disease, underscores the importance of these guidelines in saving lives. By providing 16 evidence-based recommendations, WHO aims to harmonize clinical approaches and enable health workers to deliver high-quality care. The guidelines' development through global expert consultations and based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence ensures that they are grounded in best practices. As the guidelines are integrated into preparedness and outbreak response plans, they have the potential to mitigate the socio-economic and psychological impact of filovirus disease outbreaks on affected communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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