'Survival: The Struggle to Breathe'

‘Survival: The Struggle to Breathe’ was filmed in the Philippines and focuses on the infections that lead to pneumonia. It follows Dr Lulu Bravo – a member of PACE, Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts – through the slums of Manila, where poor air quality and poor social conditions exacerbate the problem of pneumonia.

The film also highlights interventions to improve access to antibiotics as well as strategies to prevent pneumonia through vaccination.

‘Survival: The Struggle to Breathe’ airs on BBC World News on November 22nd.  Click here to find local airing times.

More resources, including Dr Orin Levine’s podcasts about pneumonia, are available here.


About ‘Survival’

‘Survival’ is a groundbreaking new documentary series on global health that is currently airing on BBC World News. The landmark series highlights community-led interventions which can benefit millions of people if scaled-up – demonstrating what could be achieved with sustained political commitment.

All eight documentaries in the series can be viewed following their broadcast at www.survival.tv/thebriefingroom/