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
L04AD02	ADVAGRAF	B	Tacrolimus monohydrate - 3mg	3mg	Capsule, prolonged release	68,645,618 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHAGAN P	B	Brimonidine tartrate - 1.5mg/ml	0.15%	Drops solution	999,819 L.L
L04AD02	ADVAGRAF	B	Tacrolimus monohydrate - 1mg	1mg	Capsule, prolonged release	25,729,044 L.L
L04AD02	ADVAGRAF	B	Tacrolimus monohydrate - 5mg	5mg	Capsule, prolonged release	85,485,667 L.L
L04AD02	ADVAGRAF	B	Tacrolimus monohydrate - 0.5mg	0.5mg	Capsule, prolonged release	13,297,758 L.L
B01AC06	ASPIRIN PROTECT	B	Acetylsalicylic acid - 100mg	100mg	Tablet, enteric coated	146,479 L.L
N06DA02	ARICEPT	B	Donepezil HCl - 10mg	10mg	Tablet, film coated	3,776,197 L.L
S01EA05	ALPHAGAN P	B	Brimonidine tartrate - 0.1%	0.15%	Drops solution	999,819 L.L
B01AC17	AGGRASTAT	B	Tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate - 0.25mg/ml	0.25mg/ml	Injectable concentrated solution	18,280,324 L.L
S01EC04	AZOPT	B	Brinzolamide - 10mg/ml	10mg/ml	Drops suspension	804,962 L.L
A04AA05	ALOXI	B	Palonosetron HCl - 0.25mg/5ml	0.25mg/5ml	Injectable solution	3,656,595 L.L
A04AA55	AKYNZEO	B	Palonosetron - 0.5mg, Netupitant - 300mg		Capsule, hard	7,364,372 L.L
D06BB10	ALDARA	B	Imiquimod - 5%	5%	Cream	6,301,277 L.L
M04AA03	ADENURIC	B	Febuxostat - 120mg	120mg	Tablet, film coated	2,184,704 L.L
J06BA02	ARAGAM	BioHuman	Human normal immunoglobulin - 5g/100ml	5g/100ml	Injectable solution	40,075,575 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUKEY	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	4,863,366 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUREL HUMAN ALBUMIN BP	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	3,240,004 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUREL HUMAN ALBUMIN BP	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	6,353,687 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUTEIN	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	7,154,928 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUTEIN	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%		Injectable solution	4,031,528 L.L
B05AA01	ALBUREL HUMAN ALBUMIN BP	BioHuman	Albumin human - 20%	20%	Injectable solution	L.L
L04AC07	ACTEMRA	BioTech	Tocilizumab - 80mg/4ml	80mg/4ml	Injectable concentrated solution	L.L
N02CD01	AIMOVIG	BioTech	Erenumab - 70mg/ml	70mg/ml	Injectable solution	35,423,371 L.L
L04AC07	ACTEMRA	BioTech	Tocilizumab - 162mg/0.9ml	162mg/0.9ml	Injectable solution	L.L
L04AC07	ACTEMRA	BioTech	Tocilizumab - 200mg/10ml	200mg/10ml	Injectable concentrated solution	L.L
L04AC07	ACTEMRA	BioTech	Tocilizumab - 400mg/20ml	400mg/20ml	Injectable concentrated solution	L.L
B02BD08	ARYOSEVEN RT	BioTech	Eptacog alfa - 1mg	1mg	Injectable powder for solution+diluent	16,902,713 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

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