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Key facts Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia kills an estimated 1.4 million children under the age of five years every year - more than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi.

Key facts Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated. There are an estimated 3-5 million cholera cases and 100 000-120 000 deaths due to cholera every year. Up to 80% of cases can be successfully treated with oral rehydration salts.