🩺 What is World Pneumonia Day?
World Pneumonia Day is observed globally to raise awareness about pneumonia, the world’s biggest infectious killer of children and adults. It aims to encourage governments and organizations to take urgent action for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
⚕️ What is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs, which may fill with fluid or pus.
Causes include: bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Common symptoms:
- Cough with phlegm
- Fever and chills
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
🌐 Why This Day Matters
- Pneumonia kills one child every 43 seconds globally.
- It can be prevented with vaccines, treated with antibiotics, and avoided through proper hygiene and nutrition.
- The day urges people to work together toward the goal of “Zero deaths from pneumonia.”
💙 How You Can Help
- Spread awareness on social media with hashtags like #WorldPneumoniaDay #StopPneumonia
- Support immunization programs and health campaigns
- Encourage parents to get their children vaccinated
- Promote clean air and healthy living
🧠 Quick Facts
- First observed: 2009
- Initiated by: The Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia
- UNICEF and WHO actively support the campaign