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	Form	Price
J07BB02	INFLUVAC	B	Grippal virus surface antigen 3strains - 15mcgx3strains/0.5ml	Injectable suspension	573,821 L.L
N01BB53	MEDICAINE 2% WITH ADRENALINE	G	Mepivacaine HCl - 36mg/1.8ml, Epinephrine (tartrate) - 0.032mg/1.8ml	Injectable solution	1,652,926 L.L
R06AB52	HISTAMED-F	G	Dexchlorpheniramine maleate - 2mg, Dexamethasone - 0.25mg, Fluphenazine HCl - 0.25mg	Tablet, coated	579,772 L.L
B05D	PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION WITH 1 1/2% DEXTROSE	G	Sodium lactate - 0.392g%, Calcium chloride, 2H2O - 0.0257g%, Magnesium chloride, 6H2O - 0.0153g%, Sodium chloride - 0.567g%, Dextrose, H2O - 1.5g%	Injectable solution	490,807 L.L
C05BA53	CONTRACTUBEX	B	Allantoin - 1g/100g, Cepae - 10g/100g, Heparin - 5000IU/100g	Gel	498,566 L.L
M01AC01	BRUXICAM	B	Piroxicam - 0.5%	Drops solution	530,818 L.L
R06AB54	ALERGICAL EXPECTORANT	B	Chlorpheniramine maleate - 50mg/100ml, Guaifenesin - 2000mg/100ml, Dihydroxypropyltheophylline - 500mg/100ml, Paracetamol - 2000mg/100ml	Syrup	485,127 L.L
A08AA62	CONTRAVE	B	Naltrexone Hydrochloride - 8mg, Bupropion Hydrochloride - 90mg	Tablet, prolonged release	11,653,550 L.L
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
C05BA53	CONTRACTUBEX	B	Allantoin - 1g/100g, Cepae - 10g/100g, Heparin - 5,000IU/100g	Gel	1,183,925 L.L
N01BB54	PRILA	G	Prilocaine - 2.5% w/w, Lidocaine - 2.5% w/w	Cream	1,057,604 L.L
R06AB54	DRAUDEX	G	Chlorphenamine maleate - 4mg, Phenylephrine - 5mg	Tablet, sugar coated	166,381 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
N01BB54	PRILA	G	Prilocaine - 2.5% w/w, Lidocaine - 2.5% w/w	Cream	1,163,768 L.L
P03AX01	SPIDOGALE	G	Benzyl benzoate - 10g/100ml, Sulfur colloïdal - 5g/100ml	Lotion	207,336 L.L
B03AA07	TIMOFEROL	G	Iron bivalent (as dried ferrous sulfate) - 50mg (172.73mg), Ascorbic acid - 30mg	Capsule	678,787 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
N01BB58	ARTINIBSA 4% WITH EPINEPHRINE 1/100000	B	Articaine HCl - 4%, Epinephrine - 1/100.000	Injectable solution	1,968,729 L.L
B03AB	ENRICH N	G	Iron trivalent (hydroxide polymaltose complex) - 156.25mg/5ml	Syrup	279,519 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
G04BE30	LIF-DOL	B	Yohimbin HCl - 3.3mg, Thiamine - 5.5mg, Cyanocobalamine - 0.015mg, Ferrous fumarate - 50mg, Sildenafil citrate - 10mg	Tablet, coated	231,653 L.L
M01AC56	MOBITIL	G	Meloxicam - 15mg, Beta-cyclodextrine - 75mg	Tablet, film coated	212,327 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
G04BX	ROWATINEX	B	Olive oil - 33mg, Cineol - 3mg, Fenchone - 4mg, Anethol - 4mg, Borneol - 10mg, Camphene - 15mg, ?-Pinene - 6.2mg, ?-Pinene - 24.8mg	Capsule	255,330 L.L
N01BB58	ARTICAINE MEDIS ADRENALINE	G	Articaine HCl - 40mg/ml, Adrenaline - 0.07mg/ml	Injectable solution	1,881,380 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
N01BB58	ORABLOC	G	Articaine HCl - 4%, Epinephrine (tartrate) - 1/100.000	Injectable solution	2,308,721 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
C05BX51	DOXIPROCT	B	Calcium dobesilate - 4%, Lidocaine HCl - 2%	Ointment	610,104 L.L
V06DD	KETOSTERIL	B	Calcium - 0.05g, Total nitrogen - 36mg, L-Tyrosine - 30mg, L-Histidine - 38mg, L-Tryptophan - 23mg, L-Threonine - 53mg, L-Lysine Monoacetate - 105mg, Alpha Hydroxyanalogue-DL-Methionine, Calcium Salt - 59mg, Alpha Ketoanalogue-Valine,Calcium Salt - 86mg, Alpha Ketoanalogue-Phenylalanine,Calcium Salt - 68mg, Alpha-Ketoanalogue- Leucine,Calcium Salt - 101mg, Alpha-Ketoanalogue-DL-isoleucine,Calcium Salt - 67mg	Tablet, film coated	3,950,897 L.L

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