World Pneumonia Day
November 12 · Level 8 · #649 of 2238
World Pneumonia Day draws attention to a lung infection that still takes a heavy toll, especially on young children. Its message is about access: where someone lives should not determine whether they can get the care they need.
How it is celebrated: health organisations and charities run awareness campaigns, explain prevention and raise money to support patients. Some landmarks turn blue to make the cause more visible.
The first World Pneumonia Day took place in 2009. This long-established disease has had a dedicated global awareness day for a relatively short time.