About World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day provides an annual forum for the world to stand together and demand action in the fight against pneumonia.
The first World Pneumonia Day was established by the Stop Pneumonia Initiative in 2009 to raise awareness about the toll of pneumonia – a leading killer of children around the world – and to advocate for global action to protect against, help prevent and effectively treat this deadly illness.
Pneumonia, the world's leading killer of children under the age of five.
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the lives of 2.5 million, including 672,000 children, in 2019. Find out moreSimilar Observances
World Asthma Day
Organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.
Read More
Read More
National Tuberous Sclerosis Day
The purpose of this national holiday is to increase awareness of T.S.C. patients and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease worldwide.
Read More
Read More
Other Observances on November 12th 2024
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Read More
Read More
