National Immunization program (Health loksewa)
National Immunization Programme (NIP) Ø The National immunization program (NIP) was previously known as Expanded program on immunization (EPI). Ø It is one of the most cost effective, successful and most priority 1 (P1) program of government of Nepal. Ø NIP addresses 12 antigens including Rota virus vaccine. Ø MDVP - Multi dose vial policy Ø AEFI - Adverse events following immunization Ø AES - Acute encephalitis syndrome Ø GAVI - Global alliance for vaccine and immunization Ø Time for immunization :- 7 times (At birth, 6, 10, 14 weeks, 9, 12, 15 months). Ø Nepal is the first country in the south east Asia region to have immunization act. Ø Baishakh month is celebrated as immunization month. Ø Red strategy is related to immunization. Ø Bhageshwor of Achham district is the first VDC declared as fully immunized district. Ø Palpa is the first district declared as first fully immunized district. Important dates: 1796AD ...