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World Pneumonia Day - 12 November

November 13 , 2017 2439 days 1044 0
  • The World Pneumonia Day is observed globally every year on November 12 to generate awareness about the ‘pneumonia’ disease.
  • The observance of day aims to
    • Raise awareness about pneumonia, the world’s leading killer of children under age of five. ‎
    • prevent and treat pneumonia and ‎Generate action to combat pneumonia.
  • Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. It is caused by inflammation of the air spaces in the lungs.
  • It is caused by number of infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria and fungi.

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