Pneumonia

Pneumonia killed 800,000 children worldwide last year, more than any other disease.

Despite the facts, many people don't realise just how deadly pneumonia is for young children. It's not only a disease that affects the elderly, but one which stalks young children in developing countries. 

For the children suffering, it’s a lonely battle. Their lungs stop working, filling up with fluid until every gasping breath becomes agony.

Many die from exhaustion – their fragile bodies simply too shattered to fight any more.

Every child who dies from pneumonia is being cheated of the chance to reach their potential. We know how to prevent and treat it. 

Despite its prevalence, we know how to prevent and treat pneumonia.

We're scaling up our programmes on the ground and joining forces with partners to get life-saving vaccines and antibiotics to children.

We're also calling on governments to ensure all children have access to healthcare, regardless of where they are. We can't fight this alone. We need your help.

Help us by joining our campaign against pneumonia today.