Changes that broaden the reach of the vaccines reflect persistent insecurity problems, feedback from experts, and input from Ebola-hit communities.
With 43 new cases and 37 new deaths, the outbreak has reached 1,572 cases and 1,045 deaths.
This year has seen 119 violent attacks, with 85 health workers injured or killed.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) health ministry said today that Ebola infections have been confirmed in 15 more people, 2 of them health workers.
The outbreak has reached 1,495 cases and 984 deaths, including 406 cases and 308 deaths in April.
"WHO and partners cannot tackle these challenges without the international community stepping in" to provide funds.
Today's 26 deaths mark the deadliest day of the outbreak, and 15 of them took place in the community.
As deaths hit 900, the illness total edged within striking distance of 1,400.
The outbreak totals now stand at 1,373 cases, including 890 deaths.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) health ministry today reported another double-digit rise in Ebola cases, raising the overall total to 1,353 illnesses, according to its daily update.
The 13 cases are all from current epicenters: Katwa (5), Vuhovi (4), and 1 each in Butembo, Mabalako, Masereka, and Beni. Also, health officials are still investigating 68 suspected cases.
