Write a short note on EPI

Ans. EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization) is a comprehensive health initiative in Bangladesh aimed at reducing child mortality and morbidity rates by providing free and accessible vaccines against preventable diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, tetamus, pertussis, hepatitis B and others. The program targets children under the age of five and pregnant women and operates through a network of health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. Over the years, the EPI program has made significant progress in reducing the incidence of 00. vaccine-preventable diseases in Bangladesh and improving overall child health outcomes. The program continues to be an important priority for the government and public health community in Bangladesh, with efforts ongoing to increase coverage and ensure equitable access to vaccines for all children and women.