Expanded Program On Immunization

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:

Elevating routine vaccination coverage per district to above 95%.
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.
Eradicating Measles and Rubella by the end of year 2018.

EPI Activities:

Continuous training and capacity building throughout the year for health care workers on routine vaccination management and implementation in all districs.
Continuous work to keep Lebanon certified polio-free
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
Celebrating World Immunization Week and planning awareness sessions over Lebanon about routine vaccination
Conducting National and Mop-Up Immunization campaigns annually, including vaccination against Measles, Rubella, and Mumps
Conducting regular visits by the self-assessment team to follow on the quality of vaccination delivery service
Continuous collaboration with UNICEFand WHO to follow-up on updates related to immunization worldwide and ensuring implementation in Lebanon considering national and international commitments
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
D03AX	MEBO	B	?-sitosterol - 0.25%	0.25%	Ointment	760,615 L.L
D03AX	HEALIN B	G	?-sitosterol - 0.25%	0.25%	Ointment	849,820 L.L
J01MA02	CIPROX	G	Ciprofloxacine (lactate) - 200mg/100ml	0.2%w/v	Injectable solution	520,067 L.L
C05AE01	RECTOGESIC	G	Glyceryl trinitrate - 0.2% w/w	0.2% w/w	Ointment	2,553,301 L.L
S01EA05	BRIMOGAN	G	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.2% w/v	0.2% w/v	Drops solution	483,783 L.L
S01EA05	BGLAU	G	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.2%	0.2%	Drops solution	638,325 L.L
C01CA03	NORADRENALINE RENAUDIN	G	Norepinephrine tartrate - 8mg/4ml	0.2%	Injectable solution	2,000,981 L.L
S01EA05	BRIMO	G	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.2%	0.2%	Drops solution	658,483 L.L
S01EA05	BRIMONIDINE BIOGARAN	G	Brimonidine tartrate - 2mg/ml	0.2%	Drops solution	412,560 L.L
H01CB02	SANDOSTATIN	B	Octreotide - 0.1mg/ml	0.1mg/ml	Injectable solution	1,038,790 L.L
A03BA01	ATROPINE SULFATEAGUETTANT	G	Atropine - 0.1mg/ml	0.1mg/ml	Injectable solution	7,805,376 L.L
C01CA24	ADRENALINE AGUETTANT	G	Adrenaline - 0.1mg/ml	0.1mg/ml	Injectable solution	13,990,891 L.L
S01EE03	LUMIGAN	B	Bimatoprost - 0.1mg/ml	0.1mg/ml	Drops solution	740,457 L.L
S01EE03	LUMIGAN	B	Bimatoprost - 0.1mg/ml	0.1mg/ml	Drops solution	740,457 L.L
N01AH01	FENTANYL PANPHARMA	G	Fentanyl - 0.1mg/2ml	0.1mg/2ml	Injectable solution	1,101,951 L.L
L02AE04	DECAPEPTYL	B	Triptorelin - 0.1mg	0.1mg	Injectable lyophilised powder for solution+diluent	2,366,507 L.L
L02AE04	GONAPEPTYL	B	Triptorelin acetate - 0.1mg	0.1mg	Injectable solution	4,637,600 L.L
G01AF02	CANESTEN	B	Clotrimazole - 0.1g	0.1g	Tablet	408,528 L.L
S01BA15	ILUVIEN	B	Fluocinolone acetonide - 0.19mg	0.19mg	Implant	629,182,630 L.L
N04BC05	SIFROL	B	Pramipexole (dihydrochloride monohydrate) - 0.18mg	0.18mg	Tablet	631,606 L.L
N04BC05	PRAMIPEXOLE BIOGARAN	G	Pramipexole (dihydrochloride monohydrate) - 0.18mg	0.18mg	Tablet	440,780 L.L
M01AE03	SOLKET INFLAMMATION AND PAIN	G	Ketoprofen Lysine salt - 0.16%	0.16%	Spray	946,065 L.L
B05XA05	SULFATE DE MAGNESIUM PROAMP	G	Magnesium sulfate - 0.15g/ml	0.15g/ml	Injectable solution	1,400,284 L.L
R05DB13	RAPICOD	G	Butamirate citrate - 0.15%	0.15%	Syrup	296,989 L.L
S01AD09	GANVIR	G	Ganciclovir - 0.15%	0.15%	Gel	698,798 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHAGAN P	B	Brimonidine tartrate - 1.5mg/ml	0.15%	Drops solution	999,819 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHAGAN P	B	Brimonidine tartrate - 1.5mg/ml	0.15%	Drops solution	999,819 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHANOVA	G	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.15%	0.15%	Drops solution	599,354 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHAGAN P	B	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.1%	0.15%	Drops solution	999,819 L.L
R01AC03	ALLERGODIL NASAL	B	Azelastine HCl - 0.14mg/dose	0.14mg/dose	Spray, solution	657,139 L.L

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