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
A12AX	CI-CAL+D	B	Calcium citrate - 250mg, Vitamin D3 - 1,000IU		Tablet	1,118,077 L.L
A12AX	CI-CAL+D	B	Calcium citrate - 250mg, Vitamin D3 - 800IU		Tablet, chewable	804,962 L.L
A16AB02	CEREZYME	B	Imiglucerase - 400IU	400IU	Injectable lyophilised powder for solution	128,412,818 L.L
B01AC04	CERUVIN	G	Clopidogrel (Bisulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet	240,548 L.L
B01AC04	CLODOR	G	Clopidogrel (Bisulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet	1,148,025 L.L
B01AC04	CLOPI TAD	G	Clopidogrel (Bisulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet, film coated	911,125 L.L
B01AC04	CLOPIDOGREL ARROW	G	Clopidogrel besylate - 75mg	75mg	Tablet, film coated	658,483 L.L
B01AC04	CLOPIKEY	G	Clopidogrel (Bisulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet	748,520 L.L
B01AC04	CLOTRIX 75	G	Clopidogrel (hydrogenosulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet, film coated	1,109,630 L.L
B01AC04	CLOTRIX 75	G	Clopidogrel (hydrogenosulfate) - 75mg	75mg	Tablet, film coated	1,035,399 L.L
B03BA01	COBAL	G	Vitamin B12 - 500mcg	500mcg	Tablet, coated	486,471 L.L
B03BA01	CYNOVIT-JULPHAR	G	Vitamin B12 - 1mg/ml	1mg/ml	Injectable solution	167,980 L.L
B03BA05	COBAL	G	Mecobalamine - 500mcg/ml	500mcg/ml	Injectable solution	1,128,828 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 17Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Fructose , - up to 0.75g/l		Injectable solution	629,916 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 19Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.73g/l, Fructose , - up to 1.1g/l		Injectable solution	769,337 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 2Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.2573g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Glucose monohydrate - 16.5g/l		Injectable solution	735,741 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 3Solution for peritoneal dialysis	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.2573g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 42.50g/l, Glucose monohydrate - 46.75g/l		Injectable solution	769,337 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 17Solution for peritoneal dialysis sleep safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Fructose , - up to 0.75g/l		Injectable solution	744,140 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 19Solution for peritoneal dialysis sleep safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.73g/l, Fructose , - up to 1.1g/l		Injectable solution	744,140 L.L
B05XA01	CHLORURE DE POTASSIUM PROAMP	G	Potassium chloride - 0.0746g/ml	0.0746g/ml	Injectable concentrated solution	1,252,461 L.L
B05XA01	CHLORURE DE POTASSIUM RENAUDIN	G	Potassium chloride - 7.46g/100ml	7.46%	Injectable solution	385,683 L.L
B05XA01	CHLORURE DE POTASSIUM RENAUDIN	G	Potassium chloride - 10g/100ml	10g/100ml	Injectable solution	360,150 L.L
B05XA03	CHLORURE DE SODIUM 0.9 pour cent Renaudin	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.90%	Injectable solution	385,683 L.L
B05XA03	CHLORURE DE SODIUM PROAMP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.90%	Injectable solution	1,104,639 L.L
B05XA03	CHLORURE DE SODIUM PROAMP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.90%	Injectable solution	705,517 L.L
B05XA07	CALCIUM CHLORIDE	G	Calcium chloride - 10g/100ml	10g/100ml	Injectable solution	5,436,771 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE C	G	Potassium chloride - 2.611g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.33g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 8.99g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 190.505g/l, Sodium chloride - 204.54g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE D	G	Potassium chloride - 5.215g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.32g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 8.99g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 166.7g/l, Sodium chloride - 214.76g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE E	G	Potassium chloride - 2.611g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.32g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 7.00g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 190.505g/l, Sodium chloride - 205.49g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE F	G	Potassium chloride - 3.914g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 3.558g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 7.719g/l, Acetic acid 100% - 6.010ml/l, Sodium chloride - 208.631g/l		Injectable solution	L.L

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