World Pneumonia Day observed on 12th November 2015
Q. World Pneumonia Day was observed on which day?- Published on 16 Nov 15a. 10th November
b. 11th November
c. 12th November
d. 13th November
ANSWER: 12th November
World Pneumonia Day was observed on 12th November 2015 across the globe. The theme for this year was Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now. For marking this occasion, special programmes were held to raise awareness of pneumonia and promote prevention as well as treatment for combating this disease. A special Pneumonia Innovations Summit was organised by WHO in NY as well. Pneumonia is currently the biggest killer of children under 5 accounting for 16% of the deaths. Internationally, around 9 lakh children will die from this disease in 2015.
