Photo of the Day: UNICEF - Family in Guinea-Bissau

Tebe-Zinho, Guinea-Bissau.   A family uses a rudimentary log bridge to cross a stream on their way to the village of Tebe-Zinho, Guinea-Bissau in order for the children to receive vaccinations and other health services.

Political instability and deep poverty continue to limit economic and social development in Guinea-Bissau. The country has the world’s seventh-highest under-five mortality rate, and maternal mortality is also high. UNICEF works with the Government to support a variety of programes, including in health, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene.

© UNICEF/NYHQ2012-2113/Roger LeMoyne

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