World Pneumonia Day: Raising Awareness for a Global Health T

World Pneumonia Day, observed every year on November 12, is a crucial occasion to raise awareness about pneumonia, a life-threatening infection that affects millions of people worldwide, especially children and the elderly. Pneumonia, an acute respiratory infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, can range from mild to severe and is caused by various infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Despite being preventable and treatable, pneumonia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.