Compassionate care for patients with Ebola virus disease

Nelson K. Sewankambo; Pauline Byakika‐Kibwika; Majid Sadigh

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(26)01770-8

September 1, 2026The Lancet

Compassionate care for patients with Ebola virus disease

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To review the principles and necessity of delivering compassionate, patient-centered clinical care during Ebola virus disease management.
Synthesized clinical management strategies, ethical considerations, and supportive interventions for Ebola virus disease.
Assessed strategies to overcome physical and emotional barriers created by high-containment personal protective equipment.
Identified compassionate palliative interventions and symptom control as vital components to enhance patient well-being and community engagement.
Emphasized that stringent biosafety protocols can be successfully balanced with respectful bedside communication and humane supportive care.

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Clinical perspective reveals the role of compassionate care in Ebola virus disease, highlighting the need for humane clinical management during outbreaks.

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