World Pneumonia Day 2025

Current Context: World Pneumonia Day 2025 was observed on 12 November with the theme “Child Survival”, organised by WHO, UNICEF, and global health partners.

• First launched in 2009, the day raises awareness about pneumonia, the leading infectious killer of children under five.
• The 2025 campaign emphasized vaccination, nutrition, clean air, antibiotics, and oxygen therapy.
• WHO urged scaling up preventive measures and rapid diagnosis.
• The observance highlighted the urgent need to protect vulnerable children and ensure pneumonia is treated as a preventable and curable disease.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of World Pneumonia Day 2025?
a) Child Survival
b) Fighting for Breath
c) Stop Pneumonia: Invest in Child Health
d) Protect Every Breath

Answer: a) The 2025 theme “Child Survival” emphasized the global effort to protect children under five from pneumonia through prevention, early detection, and treatment.