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
G04BE03	SILDENAFIL ARROW LAB	G	Sildenafil - 100mg	100mg	Tablet, film coated	3,192,970 L.L
A07EC02	SALCROZINE	G	Mesalazine - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, gastroresistant	2,013,076 L.L
G04BE03	SILDENAFIL STRAGEN	G	Sildenafil - 20mg	20mg	Tablet, coated	38,048,630 L.L
A07EC02	SALCROZINE	G	Mesalazine - 1g	1g	Tablet, gastroresistant	4,073,187 L.L
S03AA30	SULFACHLOR	G	Sulfacetamide sodium - 110mg/ml, Chloramphenicol - 5mg/ml		Drops solution	202,216 L.L
A07EC02	SALCROZINE	G	Mesalazine - 500mg	500mg	Suppository	576,508 L.L
A07EC02	SALCROZINE	G	Mesalazine - 1000mg	1000mg	Suppository	2,306,034 L.L
N01AH03	SUFENTANIL RENAUDIN	G	Sufentanil (citrate) - 250mcg/5ml	250mcg/5ml	Injectable solution	3,524,899 L.L
N01AH03	SUFENTANIL RENAUDIN	G	Sufentanil (citrate) - 5mcg/ml	10mcg/2ml	Injectable solution	755,239 L.L
P01AB01	SOLUFLEX METRONIDAZOLE	G	Metronidazole - 500mg/100ml	500mg/100ml	Injectable solution	162,541 L.L
B05CX01	SERUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	171,228 L.L
B05CX01	SERUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	158,587 L.L
B05CX01	SERUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	171,228 L.L
B05CX01	SERUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	193,062 L.L
P01AB07	SNAD	G	Secnidazole - 500mg	500mg	Tablet	774,053 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	186,167 L.L
J01MA02	SUPERFLOX	G	Ciprofloxacine (HCl) - 500mg	500mg	Tablet, film-scored	458,250 L.L
N03AX09	SEIZET 25	G	Lamotrigine - 25mg	25mg	Tablet, dispersible/ chewable	573,821 L.L
P01AB07	SECNOL	G	Secnidazole anhydre - 2g	2g	Granules	842,589 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	186,167 L.L
P01AB07	SECNOL	G	Secnidazole - 2g	2g	Granules	842,589 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	205,703 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	221,792 L.L
C05AA01	SEDIPROCT	G	Hydrocortisone - 500mg, Cinchocaine HCl - 500mg		Cream	290,270 L.L
B05CX01	SOLUFLEX DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION, USP	G	Glucose - 5%	5%	Injectable solution	185,018 L.L
C05AA01	SEDIPROCT	G	Hydrocortisone - 5mg, Cinchocaine HCl - 5mg, Framycetin sulfate - 10mg, Esculoside - 10mg		Suppository	237,860 L.L
C05AA01	SINAHEAL-H	G	Hydrocortisone acetate - 5mg, Lidocaine - 60mg, Zinc oxide - 400mg, Aluminium Subacetate - 50mg		Suppository	501,253 L.L
C05AA01	SINAHEAL-H	G	Hydrocortisone acetate - 0.275g/100g, Lidocaine - 5g/100g, Zinc oxide - 18g/100g, Aluminium Subacetate - 3.5g/100g		Ointment	330,585 L.L
C10AA07	SINLIP	G	Rosuvastatin (calcium) - 10mg	10mg	Tablet, film coated	563,070 L.L
N05BA25	SEDOXIL	G	Mexazolam - 1mg	1mg	Tablet	1,705,336 L.L

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