Health topics

Pneumonia

 

Pneumonia is an infection of lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people.

World Pneumonia Day, 12 November

WHO's pneumonia action plan focuses on a combination of interventions to protect, prevent, and treat pneumonia in children.

For World Pneumonia Day, the Lancet has published three articles highlighting pneumonia.

 

General information

WHO Programmes and activities

Partners

Technical information

Publications

Statistics

Related topics