The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever comprehensive guidelines for managing Ebola and Marburg diseases, emphasizing early supportive care to improve patient survival.

• The guidelines are being released as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) grapples with an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths.
• Key figures involved include WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
• The new guidelines, developed through global expert consultations, provide 16 evidence-based recommendations for health workers, facility administrators, and policymakers.

An autopsy has confirmed that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u died from a single gunshot wound to the head during protests in Nanyuki against a proposed Ebola quarantine centre.

• A single gunshot wound to the head caused the fatal injuries.
• The autopsy was conducted by government pathologist Dr. Peter Ndegwa.
• The incident occurred during protests where at least three people reportedly died, prompting calls for police accountability by human rights organizations like Sauti Moja.

The European Union has committed Ksh74.1 billion (€493 million) to bolster Ebola response efforts region-wide, significantly boosting international support following an appeal by President Ruto at the G7 Summit.

• The funding totals Ksh74.1 billion (€493 million) and will support medical operations, humanitarian aid, vaccine research, and health system strengthening.
• Key organizations involved include the European Union, the European Commission, and international partners, with a notable mention of President Ruto's appeal.
• This commitment follows a joint statement by G7 leaders and partner countries, including Kenya, emphasizing the global health security threat posed by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.