The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s TB Caucus has called for stronger measures to prevent deaths caused by pneumonia and other respiratory diseases across Gauteng. The appeal was issued on Thursday, 12 November 2026, to mark World Pneumonia Day, with the caucus urging government, healthcare providers and communities to prioritise vaccination, early diagnosis and timely treatment. The warning comes amid concerns that delayed access to healthcare, poverty and poor living conditions continue to expose vulnerable residents to potentially life-threatening infections.