Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs, making breathing painful and limiting oxygen intake. Pneumonia is the biggest killer of children under age 5 worldwide. Nearly one in five global child deaths result from pneumonia every year. Moreover, this is a preventable and treatable illness via vaccines, antibiotic treatment, and improved sanitation. The United Nations (UN) first celebrated the day on November 12, 2009.
Source: Text: timeandate.com
Pneumonia is preventable and treatable, yet remains a leading cause of death in children under 5 years old worldwide.
Preventing and treating pneumonia are key components in reducing child deaths—a global charge in the Sustainable Development Goals. Every child, regardless of where they are born, deserves access to clean air and water, lifesaving vaccines, appropriate use of amoxicillin, and oxygen therapy.