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	Form	Price
R03AK06	FLUDALT DUO	G	Salmeterol (xinafoate) - 50mcg, Fluticasone propionate - 250mcg	Capsule, inhalation	2,487,891 L.L
A10BD05	ACTOSMET	B	Metformin - 850mg, Pioglitazone - 15mg	Tablet, film coated	3,101,588 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% & SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9g/100ml, Dextrose, H2O - 5g/100ml	Injectable solution	189,262 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
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 5mg	Capsule, hard	1,638,144 L.L
R03AK06	PROPIONATE DE FLUTICASONE/ SALMETEROL ARROW	G	Salmeterol - 50mcg/dose, Fluticasone propionate - 250mcg/dose	Inhalation powder	1,980,824 L.L
A10BD06	DUETACT	B	Glimepiride - 2mg, Pioglitazone - 30mg	Tablet	2,803,255 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% & SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9g/100ml, Dextrose, H2O - 5g/100ml	Injectable solution	182,720 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
C09DB07	CANDAM	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 10mg	Capsule, hard	923,220 L.L
R03AK06	SERETIDE DISKUS 500	B	Salmeterol (xinafoate) - 50mcg/inhalation, Fluticasone propionate - 500mcg/inhalation	Inhalation powder	3,199,689 L.L
A10BD06	DUETACT	B	Glimepiride - 4mg, Pioglitazone - 30mg	Tablet	3,287,039 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% & SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9g/100ml, Dextrose, H2O - 5g/100ml	Injectable solution	207,894 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
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Amlodipine - 10mg	Capsule, hard	1,540,044 L.L
R03AK06	FLUDALT DUO	G	Salmeterol (xinafoate) - 50mcg, Fluticasone propionate - 500mcg	Capsule, inhalation	3,169,668 L.L
A10BD07	JANUMET	B	Metformin HCl - 1000mg, Sitagliptin - 50mg	Tablet	3,093,525 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% & SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9g/100ml, Dextrose, H2O - 5g/100ml	Injectable solution	198,578 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
C09DB07	CORONOPINE	G	Candesartan cilexetil - 8mg, Amlodipine - 10mg	Capsule, hard	1,368,032 L.L
R03AK06	PROPIONATE DE FLUTICASONE/ SALMETEROL ARROW	G	Salmeterol - 50mcg/dose, Fluticasone propionate - 500mcg/dose	Inhalation powder	2,605,711 L.L
A10BD07	JANUMET	B	Metformin HCl - 1000mg, Sitagliptin - 50mg	Tablet	3,093,525 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% & SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9g/100ml, Dextrose, H2O - 5g/100ml	Injectable solution	226,036 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LS	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-:111.5 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l	Injectable solution	L.L
C09DX	LOSANET AM PLUS	G	Losartan potassium - 100mg, Amlodipine - 10mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 12.5mg	Tablet	1,044,358 L.L
R03AK06	SEROFLO 500	G	Salmeterol (xinafoate) - 50mcg/inhalation, Fluticasone propionate - 500mcg/inhalation	Inhalation suspension	2,031,890 L.L
A10BD07	SAGIMET	G	Metformin HCl - 1000mg, Sitagliptin (HCl monohydrate) - 50mg	Tablet, film coated	1,551,690 L.L
B05BB02	DEXTROSE 5% SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP	G	Sodium chloride - 0.9%, Glucose - 5%	Injectable solution	194,211 L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LS2	G	Potassium chloride - K+:1.5 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.5 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:111 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l	Injectable solution	L.L
C09DX	LOSANET AM PLUS	G	Losartan potassium - 100mg, Amlodipine - 5mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 12.5mg	Tablet	1,044,358 L.L

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