Sepsis Australia

01/06/2026

World Health Assembly 79 Unites Global Health Leaders to Advance the Sepsis Agenda.

“Protecting 26 Million Women and 20 Million Children from Sepsis – A Global Health Imperative,” the event brought together high-level representatives of Member States, international organisations, youth representatives, professional associations, and sepsis advocates to address the growing global burden of sepsis and reinforce the importance of coordinated international action.

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21 May 2026 | Palais des Nations, Geneva

27/05/2026

Sepsis can lead to critical illness requiring life saving treatment in ICU.

We invite you to complete an online survey (20–30 minutes) to answer questions about your Intensive Care (ICU) experience, any current mood disorder symptoms and your perceptions and use of nutritional supplements.

Participation is open to anyone who has been admitted to and discharged from an ICU or High Dependency Unit. Participants must be over 18 years of age. This data is being collected as part of an Honours Dissertation.

Survey Link: https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55r9bYTx4Plk3nU

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

Fatigue is one of the most common things people experience following sepsis, but it can be difficult to describe.

It’s exhausting, overwhelming, and is so much more than the everyday tiredness we all feel at times – it's complete mental and physical exhaustion that can’t be relieved by sleep.

If this sounds like something you’re experiencing, you're not alone, and there are lots of tips and tricks that can help you on your post-sepsis journey. 🧡

Next month, join UKST’s Lead Support Nurse, Oliver, for a free webinar, where he'll be talking more about post-sepsis fatigue and providing practical tool and information to help you – and your loved ones – navigate recovery.

📅 Thursday 25th June, 12.30 - 1.15pm
📍Zoom
👉 Sign up: https://sepsistrust.org/life-after-sepsis-managing-fatigue-during-recovery/

18/05/2026

The Global Sepsis Alliance is honored to join its strategic partner, the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), in convening a high-level official side event on Sepsis during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva for the second time. Titled “Protecting 26 Million Women and ...

15/05/2026

FDA approves early warning system for sepsis.

The AI system detects deadly infections faster than doctors, saving thousands of lives from a condition that claims more than 250,000 lives each year in the U.S.

US Congress recently committed millions of $$$ towards sepsis prevention and care, and now they have an FDA approved AI generated sepsis detection tool that compliments clinician assessment - expediting recognition.

Mark Butler MP Australia needs to follow this example and invest in sepsis prevention, coordinated care and survivorship. The cost/benefit ratio is a no brainer in terms of preventing a large proportion of the (at least) 84,000 cases a year, 12,000 deaths, the avoidable hospital demand and huge economic burden of

The AI system detects deadly infections faster than doctors, saving thousands of lives from a condition that claims more than 250,000 lives each year in the U.S.

15/05/2026