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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All

ATC	Name	B/G	Ingredients	Dosage	Form	Price
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LS2	G	Potassium chloride - K+:1.5 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.5 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:111 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LS3	G	Potassium chloride - K+:2.00 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.60 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:112 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS R	G	Potassium chloride - K+:1.00 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.40 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:105.8 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140.5 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTIONFOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE A	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE B+	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE J	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
S01ED51	COMBIGAN 2mg/ml 5mg/ml	B	Timolol - 5mg/ml, Brimonidine tartrate - 2mg/ml		Drops solution	1,181,238 L.L
S01ED51	COMBIGAN 2mg/ml 5mg/ml	B	Timolol - 5mg/ml, Brimonidine tartrate - 2mg/ml		Drops solution	1,181,238 L.L
C09DB07	CANDAM	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 8mg, Amlodipine - 5mg		Capsule, hard	1,376,095 L.L
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 8mg, Amlodipine - 5mg		Capsule, hard	1,368,032 L.L
C09DB07	CANDAM	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 5mg		Capsule, hard	1,376,095 L.L
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 5mg		Capsule, hard	1,638,144 L.L
C09DB07	CANDAM	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 10mg		Capsule, hard	1,376,095 L.L
S01ED51	COMBISOPT	G	Timolol maleate - 5mg/ml, Dorzolamide HCl - 20mg/ml		Drops solution	935,570 L.L
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 10mg		Capsule, hard	1,540,044 L.L
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 8mg, Amlodipine - 10mg		Capsule, hard	1,368,032 L.L
D04AX	CALAMINE PLUS	B	Diphenhydramine HCl - 0.25/100ml, Tetracaine HCl - 0.025/100ml, Zinc oxide - 8g/100ml, Calamine - 8g/100ml		Lotion	177,899 L.L
R05	COQUELUSEDAL NOURRISSON	G	Grindelia extract - 10mg, Gelsenium extract - 5mg		Suppository	515,819 L.L
R05	COQUELUSEDAL ENFANT	G	Grindelia extract - 20mg, Gelsenium extract - 10mg		Suppository	598,051 L.L
J01DH51	CELLABAXIN	G	Imipenem (monohydrate) - 500mg, Cilastatin (sodium) - 500mg		Injectable solution	10,699,559 L.L
J01DH51	CILANEM	G	Imipenem anhydrous - 500mg, Cilastatin (sodium) - 500mg		Injectable solution	850,652 L.L
S02CA05	CETRAXAL PLUS	G	Ciprofloxacine HCl monohydrate - 3mg/ml, Fluocinolone acetonide - 0.25mg/ml		Drops solution	795,555 L.L
J01EE01	CO-TRIMOXAZOLE	G	Trimethoprim - 160mg, Sulfamethoxazole - 800mg		Tablet	7,529,090 L.L
J01EE01	CO-TRIMOXAZOLE	G	Trimethoprim - 160mg, Sulfamethoxazole - 800mg		Tablet	183,019 L.L
A06AB07	COLON-X	G	Frangula Purshiana - 62.5mg, Plantago Afra - 100mg, Foeniculum Vulgare - 50mg, Zingiber Officinale - 50mg, Aniseed powder - 20mg, Glycyrrhiza Glabra - 12.5mg, Senna Alexandrina - 25mg		Tablet, film coated	833,182 L.L
C01EX	CARDIOVITEX	G	Coenzyme Q10 - 300mg, Magnesium oxide - 100mg		Tablet	2,822,069 L.L
C09BA01	CAPTACE PLUS	G	Hydrochlorothiazide - 25mg, Captopril - 50mg		Tablet, scored	1,028,487 L.L
D01AC01	CANESTEN	B	Clotrimazole - 0.01g/g	0.01g/g	Cream	344,024 L.L
D01AC01	CANESTEN	B	Clotrimazole - 0.01g/ml	0.01g/ml	Solution	368,213 L.L
D07AD01	CLOBEVAT	G	Clobetasol (propionate) - 0.05%	0.05%	Cream	302,045 L.L

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