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September 10, 2025Journal of Global HealthOpen Access

Management and outcomes of chest-indrawing pneumonia among children aged 2–59 months in a programme setting in Ethiopia: a prospective observational study

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Prospective observational study shows low case fatality in children treated with amoxicillin, indicating effective management protocols.

A low case fatality risk of 0.6% was observed among children treated for chest indrawing pneumonia at primary healthcare facilities.
Out of 345 children enrolled, 98.6% adhered to a five-day amoxicillin prescription, ensuring effective treatment.
The study assessed outcomes through a follow-up on day 15, allowing for evaluation of treatment efficacy and adherence.
Findings indicate that outpatient management of pneumonia in children can lead to favorable outcomes with low hospitalization rates.

Tigabu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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