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Expanded Program on Immunization


Background and Definition
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), established in 1987, aimes at guaranteeing the right of every child in Lebanon, regardless of social status or parent's education level, on immunization and protection from diseases that have available effective and safe vaccines. In order to ensure that, the Ministry of Public Health guarantees the provision of vaccines in  700 health care centers, public and social, in collaboration with the private sector and with the conitnuous awareness of care givers about the importance of immunization. The program provides further special attention to chidlren residing in remote and underprivileged areas through quality outreach activities.
 
EPI ِAims at:
  1. Elevating routine vaccination coverage per district to above 95%.
  2. Preserving Lebanon as polio-free, considering the continuous influx of Syrian refugees and in preparation to the eradication of polio in the region and worldwide.
  3. Eradicating Measles and Rubella by the end of year 2018.
 
EPI Activities:
  1. Continuous training and capacity building throughout the year for health care workers on routine vaccination management and implementation in all districs.
  2. Continuous work to keep Lebanon certified polio-free
  3. Implementation of the RED STRATEGY to reach every child, which includes:
    1. Data on the immunization coverage for children under one year of age
    2. Data on immunization coverage in Lebanon
    3. Identification of the number of drop-outs and planning to ensure their vaccination per district accordingly
  4. Celebrating World Immunization Week and planning awareness sessions over Lebanon about routine vaccination 
  5. Conducting National and Mop-Up Immunization campaigns annually, including vaccination against Measles, Rubella, and Mumps
  6. Conducting regular visits by the self-assessment team to follow on the quality of vaccination delivery service 
  7. Continuous collaboration with UNICEFand WHO to follow-up on updates related to immunization worldwide and ensuring implementation in Lebanon considering national and international commitments
  8. Continuous collaboration with the private sector (General Practictioners and Pediatricians) to ensure vaccination for all children in Lebanon, particularly during immunization campaigns and routine immunization.
     
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ATC Name B/G Ingredients Dosage Form Price
B03XA01 EPOTEX 4000 BENTA BioTech Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 4,000IU 4,000IU Injectable solution 5,488,046 L.L
B03XA01 EPOMAX BioTech Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 2000UI/ml 2000UI/ml Injectable solution 7,849,606 L.L
B03XA01 EPOMAX BioTech Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 4000UI/ml 4000UI/ml Injectable solution 1,243,054 L.L
B03XA01 EPOMAX BioTech Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 10000UI/ml 10000UI/ml Injectable solution 2,486,109 L.L
B03XA01 EPOMAX BioTech Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 4000UI/ml 4000UI/ml Injectable solution L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE BIOGARAN G Eplerenone - 25mg 25mg Tablet, coated 1,849,127 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE BIOGARAN G Eplerenone - 50mg 50mg Tablet, coated 1,849,127 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 25mg 25mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 25mg 25mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 25mg 25mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 50mg 50mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 50mg 50mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
C03DA04 EPLERENONE ARROW G Eplerenone - 50mg 50mg Tablet, coated 1,744,308 L.L
S01ED51 EPISOPT G Timolol - 5mg, Dorzolamide HCl - 20mg Drops 575,165 L.L
L01DB03 EPIRUBICINE VIATRIS 2MG/ML G Epirubicin HCl - 10mg/5ml 10mg/5ml Injectable solution 855,212 L.L
L01DB03 EPIRUBICINE VIATRIS 2MG/ML G Epirubicin HCl - 50mg/25ml 50mg/25ml Injectable solution 3,914,242 L.L
C01CA03 EPINORD G Noradrenaline (tartrate) - 8mg/4ml 8mg/4ml Injectable solution 2,751,678 L.L
D10AD53 EPIDUO FORTE B Adapalene - 0.3%, Benzoyl peroxide - 2.5% Gel 2,201,214 L.L
D10AD53 EPIDUO B Adapalene - 0.1%, Benzoyl peroxide - 2.5% Gel 2,088,331 L.L
C01CA26 EPHEDRINE RENAUDIN G Ephedrine HCl - 30mg/ml 3% Injectable solution 693,423 L.L
C01CA26 EPHEDRINE AGUETTANT G Ephedrine HCl - 30mg/ml 30mg/ml Injectable solution 614,136 L.L
C01CA26 EPHEDRINE AGUETTANT G Ephedrine HCl - 3mg/ml 3mg/ml Injectable solution 7,827,491 L.L
J05AP55 EPCLUSA B Sofosbuvir - 400mg, Velpatasvir - 100mg Tablet, film coated 991,921,769 L.L
M01AB05 EPARDEX G Diclofenac sodium - 50mg 50mg Tablet, enteric coated 223,974 L.L
M01AB05 EPARDEX G Diclofenac sodium - 50mg 50mg Tablet, enteric coated 3,246,979 L.L
N03AB02 EPANUTIN B Phenytoin sodium - 100mg 100mg Capsule 739,113 L.L
N03AB02 EPANUTIN B Phenytoin sodium - 100mg 100mg Capsule 739,113 L.L
D08AX02 EOSIN AQUEUSE G Eosin - 2% 2% Solution 98,548 L.L
D08AX02 EOSIN AQUEUSE G Eosin - 1% 1% Solution 84,470 L.L
D08AX02 EOSIN ALCOHOLIC G Eosin - 2% 2% Solution 115,187 L.L
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