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
N02AB03	ABSTRAL	B	Fentanyl (citrate) - 100mcg	100mcg	Tablet	3,419,743 L.L
A10AB01	ACTRAPID	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	752,552 L.L
A10AB01	ACTRAPID	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	752,552 L.L
A10AB06	APIDRA SOLOSTAR	BioTech	Insulin glulisine - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	3,942,834 L.L
A10AB06	APIDRA	BioTech	Insulin glulisine - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	2,221,372 L.L
J01CR02	AMOKLAVIN BID	G	Amoxicillin (trihydrate) - 875mg, Clavulanic Acid (potassium) - 125mg	1000mg	Tablet, film coated	448,843 L.L
B03XA01	ALPEEN	BioTech	Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 10,000IU	10000IU	Injectable solution	4,036,903 L.L
A11CC05	ALTO D 10.000	G	Vitamin D3 - 10,000IU	10,000IU	Capsule	895,895 L.L
A11CC05	ALTUM-D3	G	Vitamin D3 - 10,000IU	10,000IU	Capsule	561,342 L.L
B03XA01	ALPEEN	BioTech	Erythropoietin recombinant human (Epoetin alfa) - 10,000IU	10,000IU	Injectable solution	10,661,285 L.L
B05BA01	AMINOVEN INFANT	B	L-Leucine - 13g/l, L-Isoleucine - 8g/l, L-Lysine Acetate - 12g/l, L-Methionine - 3.12g/l, L-Phenylalanine - 3.75g/l, L-Threonine - 4.40g/l, L-Tryptophan - 2.01g/l, L-Valine - 9g/l, Arginine - 7.5g/l, L-Histidine - 4.76g/l, Glycine - 4.15g/l, L-Taurine - 0.40g/l, L-Serine - 7.67g/l, L-Alanine - 9.3g/l, L-Proline - 9.71g/l, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine - 5.176g/l, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine - 0.70g/l, L-Malic Acid - 2.62g/l	10%	Injectable solution	880,217 L.L
B05BA01	AMINOPLASMAL B. BRAUN	B	Amino acids - 10%	10%	Injectable solution	1,036,103 L.L
D04AB01	AVOCAINE	G	Lidocaine - 10%	10%	Spray	400,465 L.L
C03BA11	ADEX	G	Indapamide - 1.5mg	1.5mg	Tablet, prolonged release	296,989 L.L
J01DC02	AXETINE	G	Cefuroxime sodium - 1.5g	1.5g	Injectable powder for solution	2,273,782 L.L
M02AA	AIRTAL DIFUCREM 1.5%	B	Aceclofenac - 1.5g/100g	1.5%	Cream	536,193 L.L
J01CR02	AMOXICILLINA/ ACIDO CLAVULANICO	G	Amoxicillin (sodium) - 1g, Clavulanic Acid (potassium) - 200mg	1.2g	Injectable powder for solution	16,577,136 L.L
L01BC01	ALEXAN	G	Cytarabine - 1,000mg/20ml	1,000mg/20ml	Injectable solution	2,848,946 L.L
D11AX18	ALMIRAL	G	Diclofenac sodium - 1% w/w	1% w/w	Gel	396,434 L.L
C05BB02	AETHOXYSKLEROL	B	Polidocanol (Lauromacrogol 400) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,732,213 L.L
S01GX07	ALLERGODIL	B	Azelastine HCl - 0.5mg/ml	0.5mg/ml	Drops solution	709,549 L.L
A03BA01	ATROPINE	G	Atropine sulfate - 0.5mg/ml	0.5mg/ml	Injectable solution	680,315 L.L
R06AX27	AERIUS	B	Desloratadine - 0.5mg/ml	0.5mg/ml	Solution	403,153 L.L
R06AX27	AERIALLERG	G	Desloratadine - 0.5mg/ml	0.5mg/ml	Syrup	200,233 L.L
L01XX35	ANAGRELIDE BIOGARAN	G	Anagrelide - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Capsule	15,754,068 L.L
N05BA12	ALPRAZOLAM BIOGARAN	G	Alprazolam - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Tablet, scored	169,324 L.L
N05BA12	ALPROX	G	Alprazolam - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Tablet	383,955 L.L
G04CB02	AVODART	B	Dutasteride - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Capsule	2,660,787 L.L
A03BA01	ATROPINE SULFATE RENAUDIN	G	Atropine sulfate - 0.5mg/ml	0.5mg	Injectable solution	385,683 L.L
L04AD02	ADVAGRAF	B	Tacrolimus monohydrate - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Capsule, prolonged release	13,297,758 L.L

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