World Sepsis Day

World Sepsis Day:

13th September 2022

World Sepsis Day is an initiative by the Global Sepsis Alliance. Every year on September 13th, countless events to raise awareness of sepsis are organised all over the world. The events range from medical education, to information for lay people, sport activities, fundraising events like pink picnics, and much more.

Sepsis is a global health crisis, affecting between 47 and 50 million people every year, at least 11 million die – one death every 2.8 seconds.

20% of all deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis. Many surviving patients suffer from the consequences of sepsis for the rest of their lives.

What is Sepsis? 

Sepsis arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death - especially if not recognised early and treated promptly. Sepsis is the final common pathway to death from the most infectious diseases worldwide, including viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19.

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