12 November – World Pneumonia Day

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-11T10:00:00.000Z · Health

World Pneumonia Day, marked annually on 12 November, is a global initiative to raise awareness about pneumonia, a preventable and treatable disease that remains a leading cause of death in children under five and a significant health concern for adults. Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages, however, it is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide.

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