Childhood Pneumonia
- What it is. Childhood pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by common viruses.
- Why it matters. Pneumonia is more deadly than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined.
- Who it’s affecting. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five, killing an estimated 1.6 million children worldwide each year. The majority of children who die from pneumonia are in developing countries where access to care is limited.
- What can be done. Pneumonia is treatable with low-cost, simple health interventions.
- Direct Relief’s plan. Within the next year, Direct Relief is committed to helping 50,000 kids with pneumonia receive care. By working with healthcare providers in 10 countries, Direct Relief will broaden access to medications critical to treating childhood pneumonia in the most vulnerable communities around the world.
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Author: By Direct Relief on November 18, 2011Category: Disease Treatment & Prevention, Focus and Programs, From Headquarters, Maternal and Child Health Work
Direct Relief is a leading medical relief organization, active in all 50 states and 70 countries. It works with more than 1,000 health clinics across the U.S. to assist in emergencies and an ongoing basis, providing them with free medications for people in need. Direct Relief is among the largest medical suppliers to Haiti in response to the 2010 earthquake, has top charity ratings, including four-star and “top notch” rating from Charity Navigator, and a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes magazine.
