The World Health Organization (WHO) published new infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines for Ebola and Marburg disease in August 2023, replacing previous guidelines issued in 2014 and 2016. The updated guidelines focus on engineering and administrative controls over personal protective equipment (PPE) and emphasize the need for strong evidence to support IPC recommendations. The development process included experts in IPC, systematic reviews, and patient representation. Challenges with guideline implementation include ingrained practices that may need to change based on evidence. The guidelines call for greater investment in research to strengthen the evidence base for IPC measures during outbreaks of filoviruses.
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Summary of WHO infection prevention and control guideline for Ebola and Marburg disease: a call for evidence based practice
