World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 every year to raise awareness about the life-threatening but preventable respiratory illness.
This global effort educates people about the disease and its effects, with a key focus on children under five as well as the most vulnerable elderly people.
On this day, health organisations look forward to highlighting prevention methods and advocating for better treatment options to reduce the mortality rate linked to the disease.
Theme
This year, the theme for World Pneumonia Day is “Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track.”
History
World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12, was established in 2009 by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia, which included organizations like UNICEF, WHO, and Save the Children.