Bruno Michon

Bruno Michon, the operations manager for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has provided a critical update on the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to Michon, the outbreak has not yet reached its peak and could potentially continue for another year. This warning comes as the number of confirmed cases in the DRC has risen to 837, with 196 deaths reported. Experts are still assessing the full extent and speed of the virus's spread. Michon's statement highlights the persistent and potentially long-term threat posed by the epidemic, underscoring the continued need for vigilance and intervention efforts by organizations like the Red Cross and public health bodies such as the Africa CDC, which has also cautioned that the outbreak could become the worst in history.