We all know that vaccines save lives by protecting people
against disease. What is less well-known is that vaccines also
are an engine for economic growth -- far beyond their health
benefits. I am reminded of this in Tanzania this week, where my
organization, the GAVI Alliance, is hosting a conference for its
partners. GAVI's mission is to save children's lives and protect
people's health by increasing access to immunization in
developing countries. We don't do this alone. We have many
partners, including prominent companies that work closely with
GAVI. They recognize that in addition to the humanitarian need,
countries such as Tanzania are emerging markets that can fulfill
their economic ambitions only if they also can ensure good
health for their citizens. The private sector is a critical part
of the equation. Our corporate partners know they can do well by
doing good. Consider Tanzania. It has an ambitious five-year
development plan that aims to transform the country into a
middle-income economy by 2025. T