India, Nov. 13 -- The Gurugram health department on Tuesday launched the Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) campaign, aimed at preventing pneumonia among children under the age of five. The campaign will continue till February 28, 2026.

The drive aims at reducing pneumonia-related deaths by strengthening early detection and treatment at the community level. Health teams will conduct door-to-door visits across urban and rural areas to raise awareness and educate parents about pneumonia symptoms, including rapid breathing and persistent cough.

"Over 1.5 lakh children will benefit from this drive. Health workers will receive special training as per the National Pneumonia Management Guidelines (2019). V...