World Pneumonia Day Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination and Prevention
Originally Published 2 months ago — by World Health Organization (WHO)
World Pneumonia Day on 12 November 2025 highlights the ongoing threat of pneumonia, especially to children under five and vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. Urgent actions include increasing vaccination coverage, strengthening primary healthcare, promoting equity, and improving access to medical oxygen to prevent and treat pneumonia effectively.