But sadly, where a child is born still plays a huge factor in determining whether he or she will survive. While there has been progress to reduce infant deaths around the world, 7,000 newborns die every day. Most deaths occur in vulnerable communities, like the remote area of Ethiopia where Rukiya lives.
Fortunately, Rukiya learned about a UNICEF-supported health centre nearby.
Today, Rukiya is the proud mom of three healthy children – all born at the centre under the care of a skilled medical team.
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