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WHO Launches Online Training to Strengthen Filovirus Outbreak Response [1]

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Date: 2025-03

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva has introduced FiloTREAT, a new online training program designed to help countries manage outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg viruses. Developed according to WHO’s rigorous training standards, the course is available in English and French and aims to equip healthcare providers and policymakers with essential outbreak preparedness and response skills.

Participants will learn about filovirus history, transmission dynamics, infection control measures, and the critical components of a safe and efficient treatment center. The course also covers optimized supportive care for infected patients, including recognizing and managing common complications.



Course Overview:

What You Will Learn:

History, zoonosis, and transmission of filovirus outbreaks.

Infection prevention and control principles.

Key elements of a filovirus treatment center for staff and patient safety.

Roles and organization of staff for efficient management.

Supportive care, common complications, and treatment strategies.

Who Should Take This Course?

Health workers, healthcare managers, and professionals involved in filovirus outbreak response.

About the Course:



FiloTREAT is a 16-hour course covering clinical management and operational response for filovirus outbreaks. Topics include history, pathophysiology, transmission, logistics, patient assessment, triage, infection control, complications, and therapeutics.



Acknowledgements:

Developed by WHO’s Emergency Programme Clinical Management and Operations team, led by Dr. Janet V. Diaz, with contributions from experts and organizations. Special thanks to Artifex Creative Webnet Ltd (ACW) for course design.

Enroll now:

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