UK ACDP publishes updated guidance and risk assessment algorithm for viral haemorrhagic fever management (gov.uk)

• ACDP algorithm stratifies VHF risk (minimal vs at-risk) to guide management
• Updated May 2026: 'HCID assessment PPE' renamed to 'unified HCID PPE'
• Target audience includes healthcare, ambulance, lab, public health, mortuary staff

"The UK Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) has updated its specialist guidance and risk assessment algorithm for managing patients with viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), including Ebola. The algorithm stratifies patients into minimal risk or at-risk categories to direct appropriate treatment and infection control. The guidance targets healthcare staff, ambulance personnel, laboratory workers, public health professionals, and mortuary staff. The latest update (May 2026) replaced 'HCID assessment PPE' with 'unified HCID PPE' to reflect changed PPE nomenclature."