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WHO has expanded isolation capacity for suspected cases and upgraded treatment facilities, including the construction of individual isolation rooms that meet the latest infection prevention and control standards and the installation of a 10,000 liter capacity water tank to support patient care.
Overcome At a high-level meeting of African leaders on Tuesday, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described public distrust as a “major barrier” to the response to the disease.
“These communities feel – perhaps correctly – that the outside world only wants to protect themselves Ebola and don’t really care theyhe said.
Following a visit to the epicenter of the outbreak in Ituri province, Tedros said insecurity, displacement and population movement continued to complicate emergency response efforts. He also widely criticized travel restrictions, saying they were an “unnecessary overreaction and did more harm than good”.
There is no vaccine or therapy
The outbreak is being fought without a vaccine or approved therapy for Bundibugyo virus disease, although clinical trials of “promising drugs” are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
“The bigger question is what we will do to prevent an 18th and 19th Ebola outbreak,” Tedros said.
He stressed that ending the outbreak requires strong community engagement, cross-border cooperation and investment in broader health services.
“If we protect these communities from Ebola, but not from malaria or unsafe childbirth, or measles or malnutrition, or from conflicts that they didn’t initiate, then we haven’t really helped.”
A practical guide to dealing with deadly viruses
Meanwhile, WHO released it first comprehensive clinical management guidelines for all filovirus diseases, including Ebola and Marburg viral disease.
They set out 16 evidence-based recommendations that focus on early supportive care, which WHO says can significantly improve survival, especially when vaccines and treatments are not available.
“These new guidelines are a perfect example of how WHO is leveraging science to provide better protection and care for people during outbreaks and health emergencies,” said Dr Tedros. “The current Bundibugyo virus outbreak is a a stark reminder of the need for diligent, holistic, person-focused medical careto save lives and maintain human dignity.”
Key recommendations include rapid treatment of dehydration and shock, laboratory monitoring, immediate treatment of bacterial infections, and structured follow-up care for survivors.
WHO says early recognition, rapid referral and optimal supportive care remain the cornerstones of effective treatment.
