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
L03AA02	ZARZIO	BioTech	Filgrastim - 300mcg/0.5ml	30MU/0.5ml	Injectable solution	13,053,190 L.L
B05DA	EXTRANEAL (ICODEXTRIN 7.5%) SINGLE 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
L03AA02	ZARZIO	BioTech	Filgrastim - 300mcg/0.5ml	30MU/0.5ml	Injectable solution	13,053,190 L.L
B03AC	FER PANPHARMA	G	Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Injectable solution	2,315,441 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 1.36% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 13.6g/l	1.36%	Injectable solution	1,163,270 L.L
L03AA13	NEULASTIM	BioTech	Pegfilgrastim - 6mg/0.6ml	6mg/0.6ml	Injectable solution	56,925,965 L.L
B03AC	FER PANPHARMA	G	Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Injectable solution	2,315,441 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 1.36% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 13.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
L03AA13	ZIEXTENZO	BioTech	Pegfilgrastim - 6mg	6mg	Injectable solution	42,676,168 L.L
B03AC	FEROMAX	G	Iron trivalent (hydroxide sucrose complex) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Injectable solution	2,213,309 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,163,270 L.L
L03AA13	FULPHILA	G	Pegfilgrastim - 6mg	6mg	Injectable solution	30,257,174 L.L
B03AC	FERRASIL	G	Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml	100mg/5ml	Injectable solution	2,194,047 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 2.27% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 22.7g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 3.86% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 38.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,111,506 L.L
L03AB07	BLASTOFERON	BioTech	Interferon beta-1a - 44mcg	44mcg	Injectable solution	55,847,685 L.L
N02AA01	MORPHINE (CHLORHYDRATE) RENAUDIN	G	Morphine HCl - 1mg/ml	1mg/ml	Injectable solution	626,231 L.L
A10AB01	ACTRAPID	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	752,552 L.L
B03AC	FERINJECT	B	Iron trivalent (ferric carboxymaltose) - 500mg/10ml	500mg/10ml	Injectable solution	10,212,033 L.L
B05DB	DIANEAL PD4 CYCLER 3.86% GLUCOSE	B	Sodium lactate - 4.48g/l, Magnesium chloride - 0.051g/l, Calcium chloride - 0.184g/l, Sodium chloride - 5.38g/l, Anhydrous glucose - 38.6g/l		Injectable solution	1,150,329 L.L
L03AB07	REBIF	BioTech	Interferon beta-1a - 44mcg/0.5ml	12MIU	Injectable solution	82,479,505 L.L
N02AA01	CHLORHYDRATE DE MORPHINE RENAUDIN	G	Morphine HCl - 20mg/ml	20mg/ml	Injectable solution	1,100,607 L.L
A10AB01	ACTRAPID	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	752,552 L.L
L03AB07	RECIGEN 44	BioTech	Interferon beta-1a - 44mcg/0.5ml	44mcg/0.5ml	Injectable solution	15,147,973 L.L
N02AA01	MORPHINE MEDIS	G	Morphine HCl - 10mg/ml	10mg/ml	Injectable solution	1,050,885 L.L
A10AB01	HUMULIN R U-100	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	701,486 L.L
L03AB07	BLASTOFERON	BioTech	Interferon beta-1a - 22mcg	22mcg	Injectable solution	40,725,735 L.L
A10AB01	JUSLINE R	BioTech	Insulin (human) - 100IU/ml	100IU/ml	Injectable solution	401,809 L.L
B05XA01	CHLORURE DE POTASSIUM RENAUDIN	G	Potassium chloride - 7.46g/100ml	7.46%	Injectable solution	385,683 L.L
L03AB07	AVONEX	BioTech	Interferon beta-1a - 30mcg/0.5ml	30mcg/0.5ml	Injectable solution	70,488,764 L.L

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