Addressing Burden Of Childhood Pneumonia

Childhood pneumonia remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite advances in vaccines, antibiotics, and public health measures, pneumonia continues to be the leading infectious cause of mortality in children under five. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia accounts for nearly 14 per cent of deaths in children under five, with the highest burden in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. While high-income countries have largely controlled childhood pneumonia through vaccination and healthcare access, LMICs still struggle with late diagnoses and inadequate treatment.