schools and day-cares to ensure that children are free from any kind of abuse and torture. E. Family environment and alternative care 25. The Committee applauds the ratification of the Hague Convention No. 5 on Cooperation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption by the State Party. The Committee calls on the government of Guinea to monitor the development and effective implementation of norms and standards for those deprived of family environment. The Committee in addition refers the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children and the Guidelines for Action on Inter-country Adoption of Children in Africa to the State Party. The Committee advises the government to support the family in their care giving role through strengthening the family unit, preventing separation and cash transfer.The Committee calls the government to provide an alternative care mechanism for those children whose families can’t give them the necessary care even with the support of the State. 26. While noting with appreciation the training of trainers to address the negative impact of Ebola, the Committee encourages the State Party to fortify such efforts to protect children whose family environment is affected by the Ebola epidemic. 27. The Committeeinspires the State Party to provide mothers with sufficient maternity leave and prevent separation of children from their mothers especially during the early age of children to ensure the development and wellbeing of children. The Committee recommends that the State Party puts a mechanism in place to assist children separated from their parents due to socio-political and other reasons by firming up the human and financial resource available to address this situation. F. Basic health and welfare 28. The Committee extends its sympathy on the current outbreak of the Ebola epidemic and the challenge the government is facing in that regard. The Committee recommends strengthening and seeking financial and technical support in the frame work of international cooperation. 29. The Committee notes with concern the non-ratification of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and solicits the government to ratify this international instrument urgently. The Committee urges the government to facilitate the accessibility of health service to children with disabilities. 30. While the Committee appreciates the effort of the government in providing vaccination, the Committee encourages the State Party to intensify the vaccination for polio.The Committee recommends the provision of vaccination in all parts of the country, sensitisation and campaign on vaccination. It also notes that there is high rate of infant mortality due to HIV and Malaria. Hence the Committee encourages the distribution of mosquito nets in a broader coverage with great accessibility and reduced cost; and raising awareness on HIV. 31. The Committee notes that the quality of personnel in the health sector is not efficient and thus recommends training the health personnel to provide them with