Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among children and older adults worldwide. In 2024, it was the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines, accounting for about 6.5% of all fatalities, according to provisional data from the Philippine Statistics Authority as of April 30, 2025. To strengthen awareness and encourage prevention, World Pneumonia Day is observed on November 12 each year, calling for collective action to combat this serious yet preventable disease