Pneumonia Rises 30% in Nicaragua This Year

Pneumonia in Nicaragua rises 29.8% in 2026 with 9,755 cases in 52 days, according to official data from the Ministry of Health.

Pneumonia Rises 30% in Nicaragua This Year

TL;DR

  • Pneumonia cases in Nicaragua increased by almost 30% in the first 52 days of 2026.
  • 9,755 diagnoses were reported by the Ministry of Health.
  • The daily average is close to 188 infections.
  • This indicates a sustained rise compared to the same period last year.