High Child Mortality: Over 127,000 children under five die from pneumonia yearly in India, 14% of deaths in this group

Risk Factors: Poor air, overcrowding, malnutrition, and solid fuels increase pneumonia vulnerability in low-income areas

Economic Burden: Treatment costs and lost productivity from pneumonia hit low-income families hardest

Healthcare Gaps: Rural areas lack medical supplies and skilled workers, raising pneumonia risks

Low Adult Vaccination: Despite recent efforts, adult pneumonia vaccination rates remain low.

Costly Impact: Pneumonia treatment costs INR 210,862 in private hospitals, with indirect costs adding strain.–

Immunization Progress: Programs raised infant vaccination to 83% by 2022, lowering under-five mortality

 Preventative Needs: Better air quality, more vaccinations, and healthcare funding are essential to fight pneumonia.