Experts concerned over parents’ lack of knowledge to identify pneumonia symptoms
A study done at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda recorded a prevalence of 53.7%. This means out of ten sick children, about five; half of them had pneumonia.
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A health worker immunizing a child during a community outreach in Kitgum district northern Uganda. (Photos by Agnes Kyotalengerire)
By NewVision Reporter
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Health experts have noted with concern the lack of knowledge by parents to identify symptoms of pneumonia. Yet, it is the second cause of death in children below five years