Evolution of the Libyan Expanded Programme of Immunization

Vaccines are used to prevent related diseases and complications. Vaccine is considered the most successful and cost-effective medical intervention ever introduced; it is the corner stone of primary health-care services. The Libyan vaccine program is long lasting. It started in the 1960s, and being continuously evaluated with time. Libya was the first country to introduce BCG vaccination on massive scale. Initial vaccine program involved 6 antigens. Currently, the Libyan vaccination programme is immunizing against 17 infectious diseases. However, no routine adult vaccination is implemented in Libya yet.