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World Pneumonia Day is annually held on November 12 to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight the illness.
With proper healthcare, pneumonia can be avoidable, especially for small children.
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Celebrate World Pneumonia Day
News, messages, and events promoting World Pneumonia Day are publicized and made viral through social media networks, online, print and broadcast media, and word of mouth. People are asked to help fight the disease by participating in education programs, voluntary work or contributing via donations.
Public Life
World Pneumonia Day is a worldwide observance and not a public holiday.
About World Pneumonia Day
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs, making breathing painful and limiting oxygen intake. Pneumonia is the biggest killer of children under age 5 worldwide. Nearly one in five global child deaths result from pneumonia every year. Moreover, this is a preventable and treatable illness via vaccines, antibiotic treatment, and improved sanitation. The United Nations (UN) first celebrated the day on November 12, 2009.
World Pneumonia Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mon | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2019 | Tue | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2020 | Thu | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2021 | Fri | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2022 | Sat | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2024 | Tue | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2025 | Wed | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2026 | Thu | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2027 | Fri | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
| 2028 | Sun | Nov 12 | World Pneumonia Day | Worldwide observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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