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
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	205,703 L.L
J01MA02	CIPROFLOXACINE PANPHARMA	G	Ciprofloxacine (HCl) - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	5,120,040 L.L
J07AL01	PNEUMOVAX 23	B	Polysaccharides from each of 23 capsular types of Streptococcus pneumoniae - 25mcgx23serotypes/0.5ml		Injectable solution	2,378,601 L.L
M01AB15	ALGIKEY	G	Ketorolac trometamine - 30mg/ml	30mg/ml	Injectable solution	873,498 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 0.5%	0.5%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
A11CC03	ONE-ALPHA	B	Alfacalcidol - 2mcg/ml	2mcg/ml	Injectable solution	2,218,684 L.L
B02BX01	DICYNONE	B	Etamsylate - 250mg/2ml	250mg	Injectable solution	482,439 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	221,792 L.L
J01MA02	CIPROFLOXACINE PANPHARMA	G	Ciprofloxacin - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	4,914,432 L.L
M01AB15	KETO-AVI	G	Ketorolac tromethamine - 30mg/ml	30mg/ml	Injectable solution	106,164 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
A11CC03	ONE-ALPHA	B	Alfacalcidol - 2mcg/ml	2mcg/ml	Injectable solution	4,219,665 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	185,018 L.L
J01MA02	CIPROLON 200	G	Ciprofloxacin (lactate) - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	686,704 L.L
M01AB15	KETOLAC	G	Ketorolac trometamine - 30mg/2ml	30mg/2ml	Injectable solution	268,769 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
B05CX01	7.5% DEXTROSE INJECTION USP	G	Dextrose monohydrate - 7.5%	7.5g/100ml	Injectable solution	202,256 L.L
J01MA02	CIPROX	G	Ciprofloxacine (lactate) - 200mg/100ml	0.2%w/v	Injectable solution	520,067 L.L
N01BB02	? 1% LIDOCAINE HCL USP	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	76,791 L.L
B05CX01	DEXTROSE 7.5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 7.5%	7.5%	Injectable solution	148,566 L.L
J01MA02	ESTECINA 200MG	G	Ciprofloxacine (lactate) - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	32,190,251 L.L
N01BB02	CHLORHYDRATE DE LIDOCAINE RENAUDIN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 10mg/ml	1%	Injectable solution	591,291 L.L
B05CX01	DEXTROSE 7.5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 7.5%	7.5%	Injectable solution	179,456 L.L
J01MA02	LADININ	G	Ciprofloxacine (lactate) - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	892,591 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	5,912,907 L.L
B05CX01	DEXTROSE 7.5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 7.5%	7.5%	Injectable solution	163,184 L.L
J01MA02	VONECIP	G	Ciprofloxacin - 200mg/100ml	200mg/100ml	Injectable solution	579,196 L.L
J07AP03	TYPHIM VI	B	Salmonella typhi polysaccharides - 0.025mg/0.5ml	0.025mg/0.5ml	Injectable solution	1,118,077 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE- ORBUCELL	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,787,950 L.L
B05CX01	GLUCOSE INJ.	G	Glucose - 10g/20ml	50%	Injectable solution	5,038,066 L.L

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