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
M01AH05	CONSORT	G	Etoricoxib - 120mg	120mg	Tablet, film coated	309,084 L.L
M01AH05	COXIFLAM	G	Etoricoxib - 120mg	120mg	Tablet, film coated	398,033 L.L
J02AC01	CANDIZOL	G	Fluconazole - 150mg	150mg	Capsule	385,235 L.L
J01DD08	CEFDIA	G	Cefixime - 400mg	400mg	Tablet, film coated	806,306 L.L
A03FA01	CHLORHYDRATE DE METOCLOPRAMIDE RENAUDIN	G	Metoclopramide HCl - 10mg/2ml	10mg/2ml	Injectable solution	530,818 L.L
J01DD08	CEFIX	G	Cefixime (trihydrate) - 400mg	400mg	Capsule	791,523 L.L
B05XA07	CALCIUM CHLORIDE	G	Calcium chloride - 10g/100ml	10g/100ml	Injectable solution	5,436,771 L.L
R03BA01	CORTIS	G	Beclometasone dipropionate - 250mcg/actuation	250mcg/actuation	Inhalation solution	674,609 L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE ACCORD	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	10,908,012 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE C	G	Potassium chloride - 2.611g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.33g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 8.99g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 190.505g/l, Sodium chloride - 204.54g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
J01DD13	CEFODOX	G	Cefpodoxime (proxetil) - 100mg	100mg	Tablet	434,061 L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE BIOGARAN	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, coated	12,123,049 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE D	G	Potassium chloride - 5.215g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.32g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 8.99g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 166.7g/l, Sodium chloride - 214.76g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
J01DD13	CEFPODOXIME ARROW LAB	G	Cefpodoxime (proxetil) - 100mg	100mg	Tablet, film coated	499,909 L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE NEAPOLIS	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	11,222,829 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE E	G	Potassium chloride - 2.611g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.32g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 7.00g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 190.505g/l, Sodium chloride - 205.49g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
J01DD13	CEFODOX	G	Cefpodoxime (proxetil) - 200mg	200mg	Tablet	851,996 L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE PHARMINICIO	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	8,869,508 L.L
M02AA15	CLOFEN	G	Diclofenac sodium (diethylamine) - 10mg/g	1%	Creamagel	210,983 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE F	G	Potassium chloride - 3.914g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 3.558g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 7.719g/l, Acetic acid 100% - 6.010ml/l, Sodium chloride - 208.631g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
J01DD13	CEFODOX	G	Cefpodoxime (proxetil) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Powder for suspension	735,082 L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE SHILPA	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	7,396,894 L.L
N05AH02	CLOZAPINE PANPHARMA	G	Clozapine - 100mg	100mg	Tablet, scored	808,993 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE SG	G	Potassium chloride - 3.92g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 5.32g/l, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 8.99g/l, Sodium acetate, 3H2O - 166.7g/l, Sodium chloride - 214.76g/l		Injectable solution	L.L
L01BC06	CAPECITABINE SPC	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	12,665,771 L.L
R03BA02	CORTAIR	G	Budesonide - 1mg/2ml	0.5mg/ml	Inhalation suspension for nebuliser	1,209,458 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS L	G	Potassium chloride - K+:1.5 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.75 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:106.5 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:135 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
J01DD13	CEFODOX	G	Cefpodoxime (proxetil) - 50mg/5ml	50mg/5ml	Powder for suspension	604,729 L.L
L01BC06	CAPEDA	G	Capecitabine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film coated	4,927,423 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LM	G	Potassium chloride - K+:2.00 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.75 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:112 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L

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