Twenty-five people have already died – 12 of them children.
Senegal staged a dramatic comeback to defeat DR Congo 3-2 in Kinshasa on Tuesday, taking control of Group B in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers.
Twenty-eight suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported in Congo.
At least 49 civilians were killed, including nine children.
Uganda hosts more than half of that total, while Burundi has seen most new arrivals since January’s flash M23 offensive.
The Flying Eagles defeated Egypt 1-0 in the group stage, at the last edition of the competition.
M23 rebel group is involved in armed conflict with government forces in North Kivu district of DRC.
“Each minute that is passing without decisive action by this council is a victory for the aggressor,” said Ms Wagner. “The world is watching you. It’s time to act.
The UN agency’s Chief of Office in Goma, Abdoulaye Barry, said that the situation was becoming increasingly unsafe for both civilians and aid teams
NCDC said no death has been recorded from the disease so far this year.
