Dr. Jashi Calls for Prioritizing Sepsis in Reproductive Health Research

Geneva, April 29–30 – Dr. Mariam Jashi, CEO of the Global Sepsis Alliance, participated in the 38th Meeting of the Policy and Coordination Committee (PCC) of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), held at WHO Headquarters in Geneva.

Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Sir Jeremy Farrar, WHO Chief Scientist, delivered special remarks to the Committee. PCC adopted the report from its 37th session and approved recommendations for the future work of the Committee. The meeting recommended that HRP continues to work on sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially in connection with climate change and pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, through close collaboration among all co-sponsors. The Committee also discussed how science and evidence generated by HRP can best continue to effectively inform policy and counteract anti-rights movements, disinformation, and misinformation.

On April 29, Dr. Jashi addressed member states, co-sponsors, and civil society partners on behalf of the Global Sepsis Alliance, which was invited as an Observer to the PCC. She underscored the urgent need to prioritize sepsis within the human reproductive health agenda. Sepsis affects 26 million women annually, including 5.7 million pregnant women, and impacts more than 20 million children under five, among them 1.3 million newborns. Given this staggering burden, she urged the Committee to integrate sepsis as a core priority in all policy deliberations and recommendations.

Dr. Jashi also spotlighted the 2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis, calling on UN Member States to ensure the prioritization of sepsis—the cause of 1 in every 5 deaths worldwide—in all political and health policy discussions and decision-making processes.

The Global Sepsis Alliance and its leadership will continue to use every advocacy platform to elevate the position of sepsis within the global health dialogue and architecture.

Katja CouballMay 15, 2025

Sessions 8 and 9 from the 5th World Sepsis Congress Now Available on YouTube and as a Podcast

Sessions 8 and 9 from the 5th World Sepsis Congress are now available on YouTube (embedded above) and as a podcast wherever you get your podcasts (search for World Sepsis Congress in your favorite podcast app, Apple Podcast link).

Session 8: Infection Prevention and Control in Community and Healthcare Settings

Moderated by Maha Aljuaid from Saudi Arabia

The Sepsis Challenge Vis-à-Vis the Global Health Agenda
Jeremy Farrar, World Health Organization, Switzerland

A Global Action Plan and Monitoring Framework to Prevent Sepsis Acquired in Health Care Settings
Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Egypt

Rapid Diagnostics and Diagnostic Stewardship for Preventing Infection Evolution to Sepsis
Claudia Spies, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

Preventing Sepsis Using Vaccines That Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance
Mateusz Hasso-Agopsowicz, World Health Organization, Switzerland

WASH as an IPC Measure for Sepsis Prevention
Lindsay Denny Naughton, UNICEF, United States

Session 9: Reducing Sepsis Mortality Through System Change – Lessons from Trailblazing Countries | Panel

Moderated by Simon Finfer from Australia

Decreasing Sepsis Mortality and Making Gains Despite Socio-Economic Disparities
Daniela Carla de Souza, Latin American Sepsis Institute (LASI), Brazil

How Awareness Programs Are Making a Difference in the UK
Ron Daniels, UK Sepsis Trust, United Kingdom

Phase 2 of the Australian National Sepsis Program
Carolyn Hullick, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Australia

The Swiss Sepsis National Action Plan – 2 Years Later
Nora Lüthi, University Children’s Hospital Zürich, Switzerland

Integrating Sepsis Into the Health System to Reduce Mortality from Sepsis
Sue Markey, National Clinical Program for Sepsis, Ireland

Thailand: A Fresh Perspective
Direk Limmathurotsakul, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Thailand

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Two new sessions are released weekly on Tuesdays. The next sessions will be ‘S10: AI Solutions for Sepsis’ and ‘S11: The Research Agenda for AMR and Sepsis’ on May 20, 2025.

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Full Release Schedule

S1: Opening Session – Tuesday, April 15, 2025

S2: Sepsis Epidemiology and Clinical Data – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

S3: The Voices of Patients in Advocacy, Research, and Beyond – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

S4: Novel Approaches to Pathogen Detection and Sepsis Diagnostics – Tuesday, April 29, 2025

S5: The Immunization Agenda for Sepsis – Tuesday, April 29, 2025

S6: Pathways for Sepsis Care – Integrated Emergency, Critical, and Operative Care (ECO) – Tuesday, May 6, 2025

S7: Bridging Sepsis Knowledge Gaps in HICs and LMICs – Tuesday, May 6, 2025

S8: Infection Prevention and Control in Community and Healthcare Settings – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

S9: Reducing Sepsis Mortality Through System Change – Lessons from Trailblazing Countries – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

S10: AI Solutions for Sepsis – Tuesday, May 20, 2025

S11: The Research Agenda for AMR and Sepsis – Tuesday, May 20, 2025

S12: Pediatric Sepsis: The LMICs Cannot Wait for Improved Outcomes Any Longer – Tuesday, May 27, 2025

S13: State of the Art in Sepsis Research: Emerging Immunomodulatory Approaches – Tuesday, May 27, 2025

S14: Sepsis in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crisis – Tuesday, June 3, 2025

S15: Prevention and Rehabilitation of Long-Term Sequelae From Sepsis – Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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Marvin ZickMay 13, 2025

Global Voices Unite: Launch of the Global Sepsis Survivor and Family Committee (GSSFC)

The Global Sepsis Survivor and Family Committee (GSSFC) has officially launched and held its first two meetings in April 2025. The GSSFC aims at bringing together sepsis survivors, family members, and advocates from across the globe with a shared goal: to elevate the voices of those affected by sepsis and help drive meaningful change worldwide.

During these early meetings, the committee laid the foundation for its work, agreeing on a core mission to share knowledge, promote survivor-led advocacy, and influence global policy. Members shared their personal experiences and discussed ways to ensure that the committee and the broader sepsis community's voices are actively involved in shaping decisions. Priorities identified include reviewing existing sepsis education and support materials, building accessible resources for survivors and families, and contributing to the global World Sepsis Day movement.

The committee also agreed on a working logo and guiding principles and began shaping how it will act as a vital link between the global sepsis community and the broader work of the Global Sepsis Alliance.

Join the GSSFC

Are you a sepsis survivor or family member passionate about making a difference? The GSSFC welcomes new members from around the world to bring diverse perspectives and help shape a future where survivors’ needs are heard, respected, and met.

To join the GSSFC, contact Simone Mancini, GSA Partnership Lead, at Simone.Mancini@global-sepsis-alliance.org

Katja CouballMay 12, 2025

Sessions 6 and 7 from the 5th World Sepsis Congress Now Available on YouTube and as a Podcast

Sessions 6 and 7 from the 5th World Sepsis Congress are now available on YouTube (embedded above) and as a podcast wherever you get your podcasts (search for World Sepsis Congress in your favorite podcast app, Apple Podcast link).

Session 6: Pathways for Sepsis Care – Integrated Emergency, Critical, and Operative Care (ECO)

Moderated by Keith Martin from Canada

My Pathways for Sepsis Care
Krista Bracke, European Sepsis Alliance, Belgium

Integrated Emergency, Critical, and Operative Care to Improve Outcomes from Sepsis: WHA 76.2
Tsion Firew, Africa Health Sciences University, Rwanda

Coordinated Implementation to Improve Sepsis Care Through the Acute Care Action Network
Ingrid Laerdal, Laerdal Global Health, Norway

Scaling Basic Emergency Care for Timely Resuscitation in Sepsis
Joe Bonney, African Federation for Emergency Medicine, Ghana

Optimizing Sepsis Outcomes Through Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
Carolina Haylock-Loor, World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists, Honduras

Session 7: Bridging Sepsis Knowledge Gaps in HICs and LMICs

Moderated by Abdulelah Alhawsawi from Saudi Arabia

Improving Outcomes from Pediatric Sepsis
Andrew Argent, African Sepsis Alliance, South Africa

Tailoring Sepsis Management to Resource-Poor Settings
Sheila Myatra, Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance, India

Revolutionizing Patient Care with Wearables and Remote Monitoring
Louise Thwaites, Asia Pacific Sepsis Alliance, Vietnam

Results from the Delphi Process – What Every Medical Student Should Know
Elanor Gomersall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Understanding Sepsis Morbidity, Mortality, and Health-Seeking Behavior for Sepsis Through Longitudinal Surveillance Within Health and Demographic Surveillance Sites
Victor Akelo, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Kenya

Simulations and Tele-Consultancy to Narrow the Divide in Quality of Care
Wiltrud Abels, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

Two new sessions are released weekly on Tuesdays. The next sessions will be ‘S8: Infection Prevention and Control in Community and Healthcare Settings’ and ‘S9: Reducing Sepsis Mortality Through System Change – Lessons from Trailblazing Countries’ on May 13, 2025.