# Is there a vaccine or treatment for Ebola virus disease? Canonical page: https://clinicsjo.com/en/faq/ebola-vaccine-treatment-availability Language: en Category: infectious Publisher: ClinicsJo Published: 2026-09-13T17:52:52.245Z Content updated: 2026-09-13T17:52:52.245Z Translation (ar): https://clinicsjo.com/ar/faq/ebola-vaccine-treatment-availability Yes, there are approved vaccines and treatments available for one specific species of the Ebola virus, the Zaire ebolavirus, in the United States and some other affected regions. These treatments and vaccines specifically target this species, while vaccines and treatments for other Ebola virus species are still under development and clinical evaluation [\[1\]](). ## Approved Vaccines for Ebola There is one vaccine approved in the United States for the prevention of Ebola virus disease caused by the Zaire ebolavirus. This vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers who may handle patients with Ebola and for people working with live Ebola virus in laboratories [\[1\]](). The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends the Ervebo vaccine as part of outbreak response, which can be accessed through the International Coordinating Group for vaccine provision. For prophylactic vaccination of healthcare workers, the Ervebo vaccine can be requested through the Gavi Ebola vaccine stockpile initiative [\[2\]](). ## Available Treatments for Ebola In the United States, there are two approved medications to treat Ebola virus disease caused by the Zaire ebolavirus. These medications are monoclonal antibodies, which are laboratory-created immune system proteins [\[1\]](). The WHO has strongly recommended treatment with mAb114 (ansuvimab) or REGN-EB3 (inmazeb) for this species of the virus [\[2\]](). It is important to note that these medications have not been evaluated for the treatment of Ebola virus disease caused by other species of the Ebola virus [\[1\]](). ## The Importance of Supportive Care Regardless of the availability of specific medications, supportive care plays a crucial role in improving survival chances, especially when provided early [\[1\]](). Supportive care includes: - Administering fluids and electrolytes (body salts) orally or intravenously [\[1\]](). - Administering medications to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain [\[1\]](). - Providing oxygen [\[1\]](). - Treating any other complications or infections [\[1\]](). Seeking early care can be life-saving [\[2\]](). For more information on preventing this disease, you can visit [Ebola Virus Disease: Strategies for Preventing Viral Infection (Arabic)](). ## Current Status of Other Ebola Virus Species Three different viruses are responsible for widespread Ebola outbreaks: the Ebola virus, Sudan virus, and Bundibugyo virus [\[2\]](). While licensed vaccines and treatments are available for Ebola virus disease, there is no approved vaccine or treatment for other Ebola diseases, such as Sudan virus disease (SVD) or Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). However, candidate products are in development for these species [\[2\]](). ## Medical references - [Ebola]() - [Ebola disease]() General health education; not a substitute for individualized clinical assessment. Citation URL: https://clinicsjo.com/en/faq/ebola-vaccine-treatment-availability#answer