Program: Expanding immunization coverage for children

The Problem: Diseases that cause death and disability, such as yellow fever, measles, diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Further information on these diseases can be found here. The Program: Expanding immunization coverage for basic vaccines to reach more children in the developing world. Track record:. There's strong evidence that (a) the set of vaccines reviewed below provide protective immunity against the targeted diseases and (b) that vaccination delivery programs have succeeded when implemented across large geographic areas. Cost-effectiveness: Expanded vaccine coverage is among the most cost-effective programs we've considered. In Sub-Saharan Africa, available estimates claim that it costs approximately $14 to fully vaccinate a child and $200 to save a life with this program. Bottom line: This is a proven, cost-effective method for saving lives in the developing world.