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
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	209,151 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	222,941 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	349,596 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	182,720 L.L
P03AX01	SPIDOGALE	G	Benzyl benzoate - 10g/100ml, Sulfur colloïdal - 5g/100ml		Lotion	207,336 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	182,720 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	181,908 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	156,288 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	165,482 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	176,974 L.L
L04AA10	SIROMUNE	G	Sirolimus - 1mg	1mg	Tablet, film coated	18,729,193 L.L
B05BA02	SMOFLIPID	G	Soya oil - 6%, Olive oil - 5%, Fish oil - 3%, Medium chain triglycerides - 6%	20%	Injectable emulsion	1,424,473 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	163,184 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	156,288 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v	0.9% w/v	Injectable solution	1,182,581 L.L
J01RA	SPIRAGYL	G	Metronidazole - 125mg, Spiramycin - 750,000IU		Tablet, scored	474,824 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v	0.9% w/v	Injectable solution	1,419,098 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v	0.9% w/v	Injectable solution	567,102 L.L
J01RA	SPIRAGYL FORTE	G	Metronidazole - 250mg, Spiramycin - 1,500,000IU		Tablet, scored	474,824 L.L
L01EX01	SOVIDEX	G	Sunitinib maleate - 12.5mg	12.5mg	Capsule	36,042,560 L.L
B05XA03	SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	180,421 L.L
L01EX01	SUNITINIB AQVIDA	G	Sunitinib maleate - 12.5mg	12.5mg	Capsule, hard	41,692,397 L.L
B05XA03	SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	180,421 L.L
B05XA03	SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	218,344 L.L
L01EX01	SOVIDEX	G	Sunitinib maleate - 25mg	25mg	Capsule	64,804,314 L.L
V07AB01	STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION	G	Water for Injection -		Water for injection, irrigation	188,772 L.L
B05XA03	SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	203,405 L.L
V07AB01	STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION	G	Water for Injection -		Water for injection, irrigation	203,481 L.L
B05BA10	SMOFKABIVEN	G	Glucose monohydrate - 462mg, Soya-bean oil, refined - 60mg, Triglycerides, Medium Chain - 60mg, Olive oil, refined - 50mg, Fish oil, rich in omega-3-acids - 30mg, Alanine - 14mg, Arginine - 12mg, Proline - 11.2mg, Glycine - 11mg, Lysine acetate - 9.3mg, Leucine - 7.4mg, Serine - 6.5mg, Valine - 6.2mg, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 5.62mg, Phenylalanine - 5.1mg, Isoleucine - 5mg, Potassium chloride - 4.48mg, Threonine - 4.4mg, Methionine - 4.3mg, Sodium glycerophosphate, anhydrous - 4.18mg, Histidine - 3mg, Magnesium sulfate, 7H2O - 2.47mg, Tryptophan - 2mg, Taurine - 1mg, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.74mg, Tyrosine - 0.40mg, Zinc sulfate heptahydrate - 23mcg		Injectable emulsion	3,835,326 L.L
B05XA03	SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	179,272 L.L

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