What does EPI stand for?

EPI:

1. EPI stands for Expanded immunization program.
2. It was started in 1978 in India.
3. The main aim of EPI was to reduce the mortality caused by diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis by immunization.
4. By the year 1990, all the children and pregnant women were immunized.
5. Many other diseases were added to the list in later years.