Pneumonia cases increase by almost 30% so far this year in Nicaragua
Pneumonia cases in Nicaragua have increased by almost 30% so far in 2026, with 9,755 diagnoses in 52 days, according to official data from the Ministry of Health, amid the arrival of a new cold front in the country.
TL;DR
- Pneumonia cases in Nicaragua have increased by 29.8% in the first 52 days of 2026, totaling 9,755 cases.
- This is an increase from 7,516 cases in the same period of 2025.
- A new cold front is expected to arrive in Nicaragua, increasing the risk of respiratory infections.
- Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable populations to respiratory infections.
- Pneumonia is historically among the top 12 causes of death and a frequent cause of hospitalization in Nicaragua.