The PNEUMONIA Times
World Pneumonia Day: 12 November
Guidelines on first line treatment for childhood pneumonia and diarrhoea are currently ongoing in collboration with WHO/UNICEF.
One of the guidelines is that on every year, 12th November will be marked as World Pneumonia Day.
The aim of this it to emphasise the significant public health challenge that is occurring at both ends of our age spectrum. It is to raise awareness among the public to get vaccinated to prevent diseases like pneumonia. Vaccinations reduces the chances of contracting pneumonia and allow individuals to live healthier.
References: http://thenationonlineng.net/alert-on-better-treatment-of-pneumonia-diarrhoea/