WHO releases first comprehensive clinical guidelines for filovirus disease management (who.int)

• WHO released first comprehensive filovirus disease clinical guidelines on 17 June 2026, covering Ebola and Marburg viruses.
• 16 evidence-based recommendations focused on early supportive care, including rehydration, shock management, and antibiotics for co-infections.
• Guidelines developed in context of ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC; emphasize care where no licensed treatments exist.

"On 17 June 2026, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, WHO issued its first comprehensive guidelines for clinical management of all filovirus diseases (Ebola and Marburg). The 16 evidence-based recommendations emphasize early supportive care, including rehydration, shock treatment, antibiotic use for co-infections, and structured after-care for survivors. The guidelines aim to harmonize clinical approaches, improve survival, and support outbreak preparedness, particularly where no licensed vaccines or treatments exist for Marburg, Bundibugyo, and Sudan viruses."