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
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	181,908 L.L
H01AC01	OMNITROPE	BioTech	Somatropin recombinant - 10mg/1.5ml	10mg/1.5ml	Injectable solution	45,388,478 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUKEY	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	4,863,366 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	156,288 L.L
L04AA52	KESIMPTA	BioTech	Ofatumumab - 20mg/0.4ml	20mg/0.4ml	Injectable solution	96,542,598 L.L
L01FF01	OPDIVO	BioTech	Nivolumab - 100mg/10ml	100mg/10ml	Injectable solution	L.L
B05AA01	ALBUREL HUMAN ALBUMIN BP	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	3,240,004 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	165,482 L.L
L04AB01	ALTEBREL	BioTech	Etanercept - 50mg/1ml	50mg/1ml	Injectable solution	14,833,767 L.L
L01FF01	OPDIVO	BioTech	Nivolumab - 40mg/4ml	40mg/4ml	Injectable solution	L.L
B05AA01	ALBUREL HUMAN ALBUMIN BP	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	6,353,687 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	176,974 L.L
L04AB01	ENBREL	BioTech	Etanercept - 50mg	50mg	Injectable solution	52,197,598 L.L
L01FG02	CYRAMZA	BioTech	Ramucirumab - 500mg/50ml	500mg/50ml	Injectable solution	L.L
A03AX12	PHLOROGLUCINOL/TRIMETHYLPHLOROGLUCINOL ARROW	G	Phloroglucinol - 40mg/4ml, Trimethylphloroglucinol - 0.04mg/4ml		Injectable solution	940,690 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUTEIN	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	7,154,928 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	163,184 L.L
L04AB01	ENBREL	BioTech	Etanercept - 50mg	50mg	Injectable solution	52,197,598 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUTEIN	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%		Injectable solution	4,031,528 L.L
B05XA03	SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%	0.9%	Injectable solution	156,288 L.L
H01BB03	PABAL RTS	B	Carbetocin - 100mcg/ml	100mcg/ml	Injectable solution	12,185,492 L.L
L04AB01	ERELZI	BioTech	Etanercept - 50mg	50mg	Injectable solution	59,029,176 L.L
B05AA01	HUMAN ALBUMIN "OCTAPHARMA" 20%	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	4,863,366 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
H01BB03	CARBETOCINA GP-PHARM	G	Carbetocin - 100mcg	100mcg	Injectable solution	9,041,227 L.L
J01XB01	COLISTIN/NORMA	G	Colistimethate Sodium - 1MIU	1MIU	Injectable solution	872,154 L.L
L04AB01	ERELZI	BioTech	Etanercept - 50mg	50mg	Injectable solution	40,824,526 L.L
L04AC05	STELARA	BioTech	Ustekinumab - 90mg	90mg	Injectable solution	L.L
B05AA01	HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% SOLUTION	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	4,343,343 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

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