The data will enable the local health departments in the three governorates to plan better. The information will be updated weekly. It must be recalled that the local health departments have been pressing WHO for advance notification on drugs and supplies to be received. WHO also reported during the month that the newly introduced Health Card, designed to ensure a more rational use of drugs, has alleviated the shortage of drugs. Social mobilization campaign, the Agency said, is still required.
Private pharmacies distribute drugs in the rest of the country.
It has also constructed generator houses. Antigens for hepatitis vaccine have been introduced to the immunization programme. A tetanus immunization campaign was launched in Erbil Governorate targeting women of childbearing age in public institutions and organizations. In this regard, a total of 500,000 doses of vaccines have been ordered for the first round, which will be launched on 15th March. All under-five children are targetted regardless of their immunization status.