World Pneumonia Day was annual observed on 12th November throughout the World.
This day aims to create awareness about pneumonia and focus the efforts to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia.
In 2009, the first World Pneumonia Day was observed as a joint effort by various organisations.
Pneumonia is one of the major causes of deaths in children under 5 years of age. It is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.