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
M01AB05	DICLOCELL	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg/3ml	75mg/3ml	Injectable solution	945,809 L.L
S01LA05	EYLEA	BioTech	Aflibercept - 40mg/ml	40mg/ml	Injectable solution	65,161,855 L.L
A10AE04	GLARTUS	BioTech	Insulin glargine - 100U/ml	100U/ml	Injectable solution	1,346,530 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,162,424 L.L
J06BB04	IMMUNOGLOBULINE HUMAINE DE L'HEPATITE B LFB	BioHuman	Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (human) - 500UI/5ml	500UI/5ml	Injectable solution	26,599,935 L.L
M01AB05	DICLO-DENK 75 INJECTION	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg/3ml	75mg/3ml	Injectable solution	716,268 L.L
S01LA05	EYLEA	BioTech	Aflibercept - 8mg/0.07ml	114.3mg/ml	Injectable solution	78,332,038 L.L
A10AE04	LANTUS SOLOSTAR	BioTech	Insulin glargine - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	4,992,375 L.L
A11CC05	DIBASE	G	Vitamin D3 - 100,000IU/ml	100,000IU/ml	Injectable solution	354,774 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,163,270 L.L
M01AB05	DIKLORON	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg/3ml	75mg/3ml	Injectable solution	491,846 L.L
S01LA06	BEOVU	BioTech	Brolucizumab - 120mg/ml	120mg/ml	Injectable solution	42,752,178 L.L
A10AE04	LANTUS	BioTech	Insulin glargine - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	3,327,354 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
J06BD01	SYNAGIS	BioTech	Palivizumab - 100mg/ml	100mg/ml	Injectable solution	57,429,464 L.L
M01AB05	DOLONIL	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg/3ml	75mg/3ml	Injectable solution	337,880 L.L
N01AH01	FENTANYL PANPHARMA	G	Fentanyl - 0.1mg/2ml	0.1mg/2ml	Injectable solution	1,101,951 L.L
S01LA09	VABYSMO	B	Faricimab - 6mg/0.05ml	6mg/0.05ml	Injectable solution	54,991,170 L.L
A10AE04	TOUJEO	BioTech	Insulin glargine - 300Units/ml	300Units/ml	Injectable solution	4,559,658 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
J06BD01	SYNAGIS	BioTech	Palivizumab - 50mg/0.5ml	50mg/0.5ml	Injectable solution	38,316,693 L.L
M01AB05	DOLONIL	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg/3ml	75mg/3ml	Injectable solution	3,801,155 L.L
N01AH01	FENTANYL MEDIS	G	Fentanyl (citrate) - 0.5mg/10ml	0.5mg/10ml	Injectable solution	1,190,644 L.L
A10AE06	TRESIBA	BioTech	Insulin degludec - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	6,223,335 L.L
A11DB	NEUROBION	B	Vitamin B12 - 1000mcg, Vitamin B6 - 100mg, Vitamin B1 - 100mg		Injectable solution	545,600 L.L
B03BA01	CYNOVIT-JULPHAR	G	Vitamin B12 - 1mg/ml	1mg/ml	Injectable solution	167,980 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 3.86% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 38.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,111,358 L.L
M01AB05	OLFEN 75MG	G	Diclofenac sodium - 75mg	75mg	Injectable solution	334,617 L.L
N01AH01	FENTANYL PANPHARMA	G	Fentanyl - 0.5mg/10ml	0.5mg/10ml	Injectable solution	1,243,054 L.L
L04AC07	ACTEMRA	BioTech	Tocilizumab - 162mg/0.9ml	162mg/0.9ml	Injectable solution	L.L

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