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World Pneumonia Day – 12 November

November 15 , 2018 2074 days 894 0
  • 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.

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