Tag Archives: WHO
Pneumonia is world’s biggest childhood killer
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. Despite pneumonia being treatable and preventable, estimates suggest that over 2 million children die every year from pneumonia, making it the leading cause of childhood … Continue reading
Filed under Infectious Disease, Medicine, Public Health
Diarrhoea is the 2nd biggest childhood killer worldwide
Diarrhoeal disease is a significant global health problem. Every year there are ~4 billion cases, and 2.5 million deaths, from diarrhoea. Most of these cases are in developing countries, and the sad fact is each year 1.5 million children under … Continue reading
Filed under campaign, Clean water, Infectious Disease
