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
R06AB54	ALERGICAL EXPECTORANT	B	Chlorpheniramine maleate - 50mg/100ml, Guaifenesin - 2000mg/100ml, Dihydroxypropyltheophylline - 500mg/100ml, Paracetamol - 2000mg/100ml		Syrup	485,127 L.L
J01MA14	AVALOX	B	Moxifloxacin (HCl) - 400mg/250ml	400mg/250ml	Injectable solution	9,052,935 L.L
A10BB12	AMARYL	B	Glimepiride - 1mg	1mg	Tablet	231,141 L.L
A16AB05	ALDURAZYME	B	Laronidase - 100U/ml	100U/ml	Injectable concentrate for solution	57,138,680 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
C09DA06	ATACAND PLUS	B	Candesartan cilexetil - 16mg, Hydrochlorothiazide - 12.5mg		Tablet	705,517 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
M01AE01	ALGIFAST 400	B	Ibuprofen Lysine - 400mg	400mg	Powder for suspension	473,033 L.L
B05BA01	AMINOPLASMAL B. BRAUN	B	Amino acids - 10%	10%	Injectable solution	1,036,103 L.L
M01AE01	ALGIFAST PEDIATRIC	B	Ibuprofen Lysine - 20mg/ml	20mg/ml	Suspension	393,746 L.L
L04AA13	ARAVA	B	Leflunomide - 10mg	10mg	Tablet, film coated	2,230,779 L.L
M01AE01	ADVIL LIQUI-GELS EXTRA STRENGTH	B	Ibuprofen - 400mg	400mg	Capsule	575,165 L.L
L04AA13	ARAVA	B	Leflunomide - 20mg	20mg	Tablet, film coated	3,346,168 L.L
A10BB12	AMARYL	B	Glimepiride - 2mg	2mg	Tablet	233,829 L.L
N02AB03	ABSTRAL	B	Fentanyl (citrate) - 200mcg	200mcg	Tablet	5,261,143 L.L
N02AB03	ABSTRAL	B	Fentanyl (citrate) - 100mcg	100mcg	Tablet	3,419,743 L.L
A10BB12	AMARYL	B	Glimepiride - 3mg	3mg	Tablet	392,402 L.L
R01AC03	ALLERGODIL NASAL	B	Azelastine HCl - 0.14mg/dose	0.14mg/dose	Spray, solution	657,139 L.L
A10BB12	AMARYL	B	Glimepiride - 4mg	4mg	Tablet	392,402 L.L
L04AA31	AUBAGIO	B	Teriflunomide - 14mg	14mg	Tablet, film coated	38,773,533 L.L
L04AA31	AUBAGIO	B	Teriflunomide - 14mg	14mg	Tablet, film coated	38,773,533 L.L
L01BA04	ALIMTA	B	Pemetrexed (disodium) - 500mg	500mg	Injectable concentrated powder for solution	78,132,798 L.L
M01AE51	ADVIL COLD & SINUS	B	Ibuprofen - 200mg, Pseudoephedrine HCl - 30mg		Caplet, coated	288,926 L.L
R01AD12	AVAMYS	B	Fluticasone furoate - 27.5mcg/dose	27.5mcg/dose	Suspension	722,987 L.L
R01AD12	AVAMYS	B	Fluticasone furoate - 27.5mcg/dose	27.5mcg/dose	Suspension	722,987 L.L
N02BA01	ASPIRINE	B	Acetylsalicylic acid - 300mg	0.3g	Tablet	80,631 L.L
N02BA51	ASPIRINE C EFFERVESCENT	B	Acetylsalicylic acid - 400mg, Vitamin C - 240mg		Tablet, effervescent	162,605 L.L
R01BA53	AURIMEL	B	Phenylephrine HCl - 5mg/5ml, Sodium citrate - 325mg/5ml, Carbinoxamine maleate - 2mg/5ml, Dextromethorphan HBr - 5mg/5ml		Syrup	319,963 L.L
A10BD05	ACTOSMET	B	Metformin - 850mg, Pioglitazone - 15mg		Tablet, film coated	3,101,588 L.L
L01BA04	ALIMTA	B	Pemetrexed (disodium) - 100mg	100mg	Injectable concentrated powder for solution	16,854,009 L.L

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