World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about pneumonia. The day emphasises the impact of pneumonia, especially among under five children and the elderly, who are most vulnerable.The theme for World Pneumonia Day 2024 is “Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track.” This theme emphasises the critical importance of each breath and highlights the urgent need to combat pneumonia through timely detection, effective treatment, and preventative measures.

Child health nursing department and NSS Unit of Pushpagiri college of Nursing observed world  pneumonia day on 13/11/24 at Pediatric OPD. Students of Sixth Semester B.Sc. Nursing, Pushpagiri college of nursing conducted an awareness programme on  “  Prevention and Management of Pneumonia in children” at paediatric OPD. Students  discussed  various aspects like pneumonia, its causes, signs and symptoms, management and prevention with the help of a role play.Total of 15 students, 2 faculties of child health nursing department and 20 patient bystanders were present for the programme. This helped to create an awareness to the public regarding prevention and management of Pneumonia.