31 Oct Save the Children “Fighting for Breath” Report and Country Briefings Available Now!
Article posted on October 31, 2017.
The fight against pneumonia deaths is being lost – and children on the frontline are paying with their lives. Fighting for Breath turns a spotlight on the inequalities, policy failures and indifference holding back progress. It challenges governments, international agencies, private companies and non-governmental organizations to come together in a coalition committed to saving lives. Collectively we have it in our power to save 5 million young lives over the next 15 years. This report sets out how we can do it. Use the hashtag #FightingforBreath to help raise awareness about the fight against pneumonia and encourage others to act.
The 15 supportive country spotlights highlight country-level progress on key indicators relevant to combatting pneumonia. The briefings also offer a detailed profile of current pneumonia burden and recommended action steps combat this disease. Read the briefings here or download from below are the country briefings, English and French versions.
Country Briefings – English:
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Bangladesh
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Ethiopia
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in India
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Indonesia
Save the Children – Fight for Breath in Kenya
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Malawi
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Mali
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Myanmar
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Somalia
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in South Sudan
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Sudan
Save the Children – Fighting for Breath in Zimbabwe
Save the Children- Fighting for Breath in Lagos State
Save the Children- Fighting for Breath in Gombe State
Country Briefings – French:
Save the Children- À Bout de Souffle en République démocratique du Congo
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