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
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 17Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Fructose , - up to 0.75g/l		Injectable solution	629,916 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOXACINA BASI	G	Levofloxacin - 5mg/ml	5mg/ml	Injectable solution	56,572,950 L.L
V03AF01	UROMITEXAN	B	Mesna - 400mg/4ml	400mg/4ml	Injectable solution	2,632,587 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 19Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.73g/l, Fructose , - up to 1.1g/l		Injectable solution	769,337 L.L
C05BB02	AETHOXYSKLEROL	B	Polidocanol (Lauromacrogol 400) - 0.5%	0.5%	Injectable solution	1,441,943 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOFLOX-MEDIS 500	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	1,834,345 L.L
V03AF01	UROMITEXAN	B	Mesna - 400mg	400mg/4ml	Injectable solution	2,632,587 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 2Solution for peritoneal dialysis stay safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.2573g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Glucose monohydrate - 16.5g/l		Injectable solution	735,741 L.L
C05BB02	AETHOXYSKLEROL	B	Polidocanol (Lauromacrogol 400) - 1%	1%	Injectable solution	1,732,213 L.L
J01MA12	LEVOXIPOLIN	G	Levofloxacin (hemihydrate) - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	1,014,601 L.L
L03AA02	NEOGRASTIM 30	BioTech	Filgrastim - 300mcg/ml	300mcg/ml	Injectable solution	1,970,969 L.L
N01BB58	ARTINIBSA 4% WITH EPINEPHRINE 1/100000	B	Articaine HCl - 4%, Epinephrine - 1/100.000		Injectable solution	1,968,729 L.L
V03AF03	BENDAFOLIN	G	Calcium folinate - 200mg/20ml	200mg/20ml	Injectable solution	3,584,028 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 3Solution for peritoneal dialysis	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.2573g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 42.50g/l, Glucose monohydrate - 46.75g/l		Injectable solution	769,337 L.L
C05BB02	AETHOXYSKLEROL	B	Polidocanol (Lauromacrogol 400) - 3%	3%	Injectable solution	2,576,146 L.L
J01MA12	LOXAMOX	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	747,176 L.L
L03AA02	NEUTROMAX	BioTech	Filgrastim - 300mcg/ml	300mcg/ml	Injectable solution	2,553,301 L.L
N01BB58	SEPTANEST ADRENALINEE	B	Articaine HCl - 72mg/1.8ml, Adrenaline (tartrate) - 0.033mg/1.8ml	1/100,000	Injectable solution	2,945,703 L.L
V03AF03	CALCIUMFOLINAT EBEWE	G	Calcium folinate - 100mg/10ml	100mg/10ml	Injectable solution	1,289,872 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 17Solution for peritoneal dialysis sleep safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 15g/l, Fructose , - up to 0.75g/l		Injectable solution	744,140 L.L
J01MA12	PILOQ	G	Levofloxacin - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	980,365 L.L
L03AA02	NEUPOGEN	BioTech	Filgrastim - 300mcg/0.5ml	300mcg/0.5ml	Injectable solution	5,250,393 L.L
N01BB58	ARTICAINE MEDIS ADRENALINE	G	Articaine HCl - 40mg/ml, Adrenaline - 0.07mg/ml		Injectable solution	1,881,380 L.L
V03AF03	EUROFOLIC	G	Folic acid as Calcium Folinate Hydrate - 100mg/10ml	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	5,872,592 L.L
B05D	CAPD/DPCA 19Solution for peritoneal dialysis sleep safe	G	Sodium chloride - 5.786g/l, Sodium-(S)-lactate - 3.925g/l, Calcium chloride 2H2O - 0.1838g/l, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.1017g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.73g/l, Fructose , - up to 1.1g/l		Injectable solution	744,140 L.L
J01MA12	VLOFINOX	G	Levofloxacin (hemihydrate) - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	814,369 L.L
L03AA02	NIVESTIM	BioTech	Filgrastim - 30MIU/0.5ml	30MIU/0.5ml	Injectable solution	17,110,745 L.L
N01BB58	ORABLOC	G	Articaine HCl - 4%, Epinephrine (tartrate) - 1/100.000		Injectable solution	2,308,721 L.L
V03AF03	EUROFOLIC	G	Folic acid as Calcium Folinate Hydrate - 50mg/5ml	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	5,305,490 L.L
B05DA	EXTRANEAL (ICODEXTRIN 7.5%) TWIN BAG	B	Sodium lactate - 4.5g/l, Magnesium Chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.257g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.4g/l, Icodextrin - 75.0 g/l		Injectable solution	1,998,025 L.L

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