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
A16AB02	CEREZYME	B	Imiglucerase - 400IU	400IU	Injectable lyophilised powder for solution	128,412,818 L.L
B05AA07	VOLUVEN	B	Starch poly(O-2-Hydroxyethyl) - 6%	6%	Injectable solution	987,724 L.L
C09DA08	VOTUM PLUS	B	Olmesartan medoxomil - 40mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 12.5mg		Tablet, film coated	933,971 L.L
D01AE14	MYCOSTER	B	Ciclopirox - 8g/100g	8%	Film forming solution	756,583 L.L
B05BA01	AMINOVEN 10%	B	Glacial Acetic Acid 99% - 5.297g/l, L-Proline - 15.0g/l, L-Alanine - 15.0g/l, Glycine - 14.0g/l, L-Histidine - 3.00g/l, L-Arginine - 12.0g/l, L-Valine - 6.20g/l, L-Tryptophan - 2.00g/l, L-Threonine - 4.40g/l, L-Phenylalanine - 5.10g/l, L-Methionine - 4.30g/l, L-Lysine (monoacetate) - 6.60g/l, L-Leucine - 7.40g/l, L-Isoleucine - 5.00g/l		Injectable solution	951,440 L.L
D01AE14	MYCOSTER	B	Ciclopirox - 1%	1%	Cream	325,210 L.L
J01DD07	CEFIZOX	B	Ceftizoxime (sodium) - 1g	1g	Injectable powder for solution	788,836 L.L
N04BB01	PK-MERZ	B	Amantadine (sulfate) - 100mg	100mg	Tablet, film coated	1,382,814 L.L
A16AB05	ALDURAZYME	B	Laronidase - 100U/ml	100U/ml	Injectable concentrate for solution	57,138,680 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
C09DA08	VOTUM PLUS	B	Olmesartan medoxomil - 20mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 25mg		Tablet, film coated	900,374 L.L
D01AE15	LAMISIL	B	Terbinafine HCl - 10mg/g	1%	Cream	616,824 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 200mg	200mg	Ovule	810,359 L.L
J01DD08	SUPRAX 100	B	Cefixime (trihydrate) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Powder for suspension	581,884 L.L
J01XX08	ZYVOX	B	Linezolide - 600mg	600mg	Tablet	35,584,461 L.L
L01BB02	PURI-NETHOL	B	Mercaptopurine - 50mg	50mg	Tablet	830,495 L.L
M01AH05	ARCOXIA	B	Etoricoxib - 60mg	60mg	Tablet, film coated	1,685,178 L.L
N04BB01	SYMMETREL	B	Amantadine - 100mg	100mg	Capsule	568,253 L.L
N06AX11	REMERON SOLTAB	B	Mirtazapine - 30mg	30mg	Tablet, orodispersible	1,486,290 L.L
B05BA01	AMINOPLASMAL B. BRAUN	B	Amino acids - 10%	10%	Injectable solution	1,036,103 L.L
C07AG02	DILATREND	B	Carvedilol - 6.25mg	6.25mg	Tablet, scored	364,181 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 600mg	600mg	Ovule	850,727 L.L
J01DD08	SUPRAX 100	B	Cefixime (trihydrate) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Powder for suspension	581,884 L.L
L01BB04	LITAK 10	B	Cladribine - 2mg/ml	2mg/ml	Injectable solution	130,295,163 L.L
N04BC05	SIFROL	B	Pramipexole (dihydrochloride monohydrate) - 0.18mg	0.18mg	Tablet	631,606 L.L
L04AA10	RAPAMUNE	B	Sirolimus - 1mg	1mg	Tablet	L.L
A03CA02	LIBRAX DRAGEES	B	Clidinium bromide - 2.5mg, Chlordiazepoxide - 5mg		Tablet, sugar coated	435,405 L.L
C09DA08	VOTUM PLUS	B	Olmesartan medoxomil - 20mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 12.5mg		Tablet, film coated	900,374 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN "T"	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 1,000mg	1,000mg	Ovule	909,037 L.L
L01BB04	LITAK 10	B	Cladribine - 10mg/5ml	10mg/5ml	Injectable solution	39,016,157 L.L

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