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
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
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
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
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
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
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS LS3	G	Potassium chloride - K+:2.00 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.60 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:112 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS R	G	Potassium chloride - K+:1.00 mmol/l, Magnesium chloride - Mg++:0.75 mmol/l, Calcium chloride - Ca++:1.40 mmol/l, Sodium acetate - Cl-:105.8 mmol/l, Sodium chloride - Na+:140.5 mmol/l		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTIONFOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE A	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE B+	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
B05ZA	CONCENTRATE SOLUTION FOR HEMODIALYSIS TYPE J	G	Hemodialytics, concentrates -		Injectable solution	L.L
C01BD01	CORDARONE	B	Amiodarone (HCl) - 200mg	200mg	Tablet, scored	349,399 L.L
C01BD01	CORDARONE	B	Amiodarone (HCl) - 150mg/3ml	150mg/3ml	Injectable concentrated solution	499,909 L.L
C01DX12	CORVASAL 2MG	B	Molsidomine - 2mg	2mg	Tablet, scored	398,033 L.L
C01DX12	CORVASAL 2MG	B	Molsidomine - 2mg	2mg	Tablet, scored	1,092,992 L.L
C01DX12	CORVASAL 4MG	B	Molsidomine - 4mg	4mg	Tablet	492,742 L.L
C01EB10	CARDESINE	G	Adenosine - 6mg/2ml	6mg/2ml	Injectable solution	563,070 L.L
C01EB15	CARMETADIN	G	Trimetazidine - 35mg	35mg	Tablet, film coated, modified release	631,606 L.L
C01EX	CARDIOVITEX	G	Coenzyme Q10 - 300mg, Magnesium oxide - 100mg		Tablet	2,822,069 L.L
C02AC05	CYNT	B	Moxonidine - 0.2mg	0.2mg	Tablet, film coated	937,444 L.L
C02AC05	CYNT	B	Moxonidine - 0.3mg	0.3mg	Tablet, film coated	1,266,372 L.L
C02AC05	CYNT	B	Moxonidine - 0.4mg	0.4mg	Tablet, film coated	1,266,372 L.L
C02CA04	CARDULAR	B	Doxazosin (mesylate) - 4mg	4mg	Tablet	755,239 L.L
C02CA04	CURCARD	G	Doxazosin (mesylate) - 4mg	4mg	Tablet	452,875 L.L
C05BA53	CONTRACTUBEX	B	Allantoin - 1g/100g, Cepae - 10g/100g, Heparin - 5000IU/100g		Gel	498,566 L.L
C05BA53	CONTRACTUBEX	B	Allantoin - 1g/100g, Cepae - 10g/100g, Heparin - 5,000IU/100g		Gel	1,183,925 L.L
C07AB07	CONCOR	B	Bisoprolol fumarate - 5mg	5mg	Tablet, film coated	870,164 L.L
C07AB07	CARDIOSAFE 5	G	Bisoprolol fumarate - 5mg	5mg	Tablet, coated	330,585 L.L
C07AB07	CONCOR	B	Bisoprolol fumarate - 10mg	10mg	Tablet, film coated	1,176,665 L.L
C07AB07	CARDIOSAFE 10	G	Bisoprolol fumarate - 10mg	10mg	Tablet, coated	610,104 L.L
C07AB07	CONCOR COR	B	Bisoprolol fumarate - 2.5mg	2.5mg	Tablet, film coated	488,906 L.L

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