The community health workers in urban and rural areas are identifying children with pneumonia symptoms and referring them for medical care under the SANS (pneumonia management) campaign. The campaign which started since Nov 12 will continue till Feb 28 aimed to reduced the mortality rate of children aged 0 to 5 years by preventing pneumonia and providing timely treatment.
17.5% deaths in children under 5 yrs occur due to pneumonia
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