F. Basic health and welfare 32. The Committee commends the State Party for the measures taken to combat the disease including the social and behavioural change intervention and achievement of the global 90.90.90 Targets. However, the Committee notes with concern that HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of child mortality. Moreover, the Committee remains concerned that only 35% of pregnant women taste for HIV. The Committee encourages the State Party to strengthen and scale up ongoing initiatives to combat HIV/AIDS and to undertake initiatives to increase the rate of pregnant women testing for HIV in order to prevent mother to child transmission. 33. The Committee is concerned about the high prevalence of Pneumonia and its impact on under-five mortality rate. The Committee recommends the State Party to increase awareness among parents/care-givers on early signs of Pneumonia and further encourages the State Party to strengthen the long-term strategy of treatment. 34. The Committee notes with appreciation that 88 percent of all births in the State Party are assisted by skilled birth attendants and 76 percent of pregnant women receive antenatal care one or more times during their pregnancy from skilled health workers. The Committee encourages the State Party to ensure that all births are assisted by skilled attendants and all mothers benefit from antenatal care. 35. The Committee notes with appreciation the high rate of Measles immunization coverage, which stands at 89 percent in the State Party. The Committee encourages the State Party to further increase this and ensure universal immunization. 36. The Committee is concerned about the high rate of HIV among adolescents and the inaccessibility of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and information to adolescents. The Committee is further concerned about the challenges of discrimination and stigmatization of adolescents in accessing sexual and reproductive services. The Committee recommends the State Party to undertake the following measures i. Adopt an adolescent health policy and program with a focus on prevention of STDs and STIs as well as protection of the overall rights and welfare of adolescents in all circumstances, including the protection of the right to education of pregnant girls or adolescent mothers; ii. Establish centers for sexual and reproductive health services and information in youth friendly environments, high schools and youth centers; 11