Publication: Immunisation programme of Nepal: an update
Date
2004
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Nepal initiated Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in the fiscal year 1978/79. By the next decade the
programme was expanded to all the 75 districts of the country. However, due to various structural changes, the
programme lagged behind and the national coverage of immunisation to around 80% could be reached by the
year 2000 only. By 2004, some Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD), namely neonatal tetanus, diphtheria and
poliomyelitis are reported to be reduced drastically. However, despite good coverage, measles and tuberculosis
still remain prevalent.
Key Words: Nepal, immunization, EPI, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, VPD, Morbidity