World Sepsis Day

A global awareness campaign dedicated to increasing public and professional understanding of sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body's extreme response to infection. Coordinated by the Global Sepsis Alliance (GSA) and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and international partners, the campaign promotes infection prevention, early recognition of sepsis, prompt treatment, improved quality of care, and stronger health systems to reduce preventable deaths and disability.

Key Priorities

• Public and clinician education campaigns.
• Implementation of sepsis bundles in hospitals.
• Strengthening primary care recognition.

Key Concepts

• Infection leading to organ failure.
• Rapid response protocols.
• Survivor support.