13. The Committee commends the legislative measures the State Party has taken to ensure the implementation of the principle of equality and non-discrimination applicable to children. The Committee however is concerned about reports that indicate that there are still discriminatory practices, which are committed against children in vulnerable situations; such as girls living in rural communities, pregnant adolescents and children with disabilities. The Committee, therefore urges the State Party to take the necessary measure to ensure that these group of children are not discriminated, through sensitisation programs, particularly focusing on people living in rural areas. The Committee further recommends the State Party to repeal all laws, which discriminate against children. The Committee especially recommends for the State Party to address the challenges of discrimination that pregnant girls who are attending schools are facing with a view to ensuring that they are not stigmatised and can be able to exercise their right to continue their education after they give birth. Best interests of the child 14. The Committee notes with appreciation the express incorporation of the principle of the best interest of the child into the Child Rights Act. However, the Committee is concerned about the low level of application of the principle in actions and decisions of authorities. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measure to create awareness among government officials in decision-making positions in all branches of government about the paramount importance of the principle of the best interest of the child and ensure that they always give consideration to the best interest of the child in all their actions and decisions affecting children. Right to life, survival and development 15. The Committee appreciates the key policies and legislative instruments which include provisions on the right to life, survival and development.. The Committee, however; notes that the Sate Party is among the countries with the highest infant and maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the world. The Committee is concerned at reports that indicate that Child survival is threatened by nutritional deficiencies and illnesses, particularly malaria, diarrhoea, acute respiratory infections (ARI) such as pneumonia, and vaccine-preventable diseases. The Committee recommends the State Party to: a) Increase investment in child nutrition and health care system; 6