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
R05CA12	LIBLAB COUGH SYRUP	G	Dried Ivy leaf extract - 35mg/5ml	35mg/5ml	Syrup	237,860 L.L
S01GX02	LEVOPHTA	B	Levocabastine HCl - 0.5mg/ml	0.05%	Suspension	682,672 L.L
R05CA12	LIBLAB COUGH SUPPOSITORIES	G	Dried Ivy leaf extract - 80mg	80mg	Suppository	142,447 L.L
D04AB01	LIDONOSTRUM BOMBA-SPRAY	G	Lidocaine - 10%	100mg/ml	Spray, solution	747,176 L.L
N03AX14	LEPITAM	G	Levetiracetam - 100mg/ml	100mg/ml	Solution	1,336,163 L.L
N03AX14	LEVETIRACETAM ARROW	G	Levetiracetam - 100mg/ml	100mg/ml	Solution	1,639,488 L.L
N03AX14	LEVETRIMED	G	Levetiracetam - 100mg/ml	100mg/ml	Solution	1,336,163 L.L
N03AX14	LEVIPRAM	G	Levetiracetam - 100mg/ml	100mg/ml	Solution	1,285,609 L.L
R06AX29	LABIXTEN	B	Bilastine - 2.5mg/ml	2.5mg/ml	Solution	463,626 L.L
D01AE15	LAMISIL	B	Terbinafine HCl - 10mg/ml	1%	Solution	506,629 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 200mg	200mg	Ovule	810,359 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 600mg	600mg	Ovule	850,727 L.L
G01AF12	LOMEXIN "T"	B	Fenticonazole nitrate - 1,000mg	1,000mg	Ovule	909,037 L.L
D04AB01	LIDONOSTRUM	G	Lidocaine - 50mg/g	50mg/g	Ointment	1,069,699 L.L
D01AE16	LOCERYL	B	Amorolfine - 125mg/2.5ml	5%	Nail lacquer	1,076,418 L.L
D07AB02	LOCOID	B	Hydrocortisone butyrate - 0.1%	0.10%	Lotion	201,576 L.L
D07AB02	LOCOID	B	Hydrocortisone butyrate - 0.1%	0.10%	Lotion	201,576 L.L
D07AB02	LOCOID	B	Hydrocortisone butyrate - 0.1%	0.10%	Lipocream	221,734 L.L
D07AB02	LOCOID	B	Hydrocortisone butyrate - 0.1%	0.10%	Lipocream	221,734 L.L
J01DD04	LEBACEF	G	Ceftriaxone - 1g	1g	Injectable sterile powder for solution + lidocaine solvent	508,100 L.L
J01DD04	LEBACEF	G	Ceftriaxone - 1g	1g	Injectable sterile powder for solution + lidocaine solvent	508,100 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 0.5%	0.50%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
C03CA01	LASIMIDE	G	Furosemide - 20mg/2ml	20mg/2ml	Injectable solution	1,300,328 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE ARWAN	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,995,158 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	5,912,907 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE- ORBUCELL	G	Lidocaine HCl - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,787,950 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE- ORBUCELL	G	Lidocaine HCl - 2%	2%	Injectable solution	1,787,950 L.L
N01BB02	LIDOCAINE PANPHARMA 2%	G	Lidocaine (HCl) - 20mg/ml	2%	Injectable solution	3,398,578 L.L
N01BB02	LIDO-CARE	G	Lidocaine - 2%	2%	Injectable solution	100,788 L.L

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