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For further information on the topic, we recommend the WHO Health Topics page on sepsis.
For further guidelines and recommendations, we recommend the Clinical Services and Systems platform from the WHO.
For further scientific literature, we recommend the Sepsis Science platform.
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Jun 05, 2025
WHO Report Epidemiology of Sepsis 2020
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Core information
Epidemiology and Costs
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Scientific Literature
Sepsis is a preventable, life-threatening condition marked by severe organ dysfunction. For 2017, it was estimated that it had affected 49 million individuals and was related to approximately 11 million potentially avoidable deaths worldwide. Sepsis mortality is ...
Jun 05, 2025
Measuring the availability of human resources for health and its relationship to universal health coverage for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Core information
Epidemiology and Costs
Health Systems Approaches
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Scientific Literature
This study addresses the global distribution and adequacy of human resources for health (HRH), which are vital for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and other health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite known disparities in HRH availability, comparable ...
Measuring the availability of human resources for health and its relationship to universal health coverage for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019PDF, 809.83 KB
Jun 05, 2025
The burden of neonatal sepsis and its risk factors in Africa. a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clinical Management and Early Detection
Sepsis in Children
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Scientific Literature
Neonatal sepsis remains a leading cause of newborn mortality in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa, where it contributes significantly to the high rate of neonatal deaths. Infections, preterm birth complications, and intrapartum-related conditions collectively account ...
The burden of neonatal sepsis and its risk factors in Africa. a systematic review and meta-analysisPDF, 2.38 MB
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Jun 04, 2025
Global Sepsis Lecture Series-Recognition of Pediatric Sepsis
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Clinical Management and Early Detection
Sepsis in Children
Global Sepsis Lecture Series
Videos
On May 6. 2025, Dr. Eugene Martey talked in the Global Sepsis Lecture Series about “Recognition of Pediatric Sepsis”. STAIRS Global Sepsis Lectures are meant to be a capacity strengthening platform that builds on experts’ lectures, and ...
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Jun 04, 2025
Global Sepsis Lecture Series - Sepsis as an emergency
Clinical Management and Early Detection
Global Sepsis Lecture Series
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On April 22, 2025, Dr. Teagan Lukacs talked in the Global Sepsis Lecture Series about “Sepsis as an Emergency”. STAIRS Global Sepsis Lectures are meant to be a capacity strengthening platform that builds on experts’ lectures, and ...
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Jun 04, 2025
Global Sepsis Lecture Series - Introductory Session
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Clinical Management and Early Detection
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Global Sepsis Lecture Series
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On March 25, 2025, STAIRS initiated the Global Sepsis Network Series. STAIRS Global Sepsis Lectures are meant to be a capacity strengthening platform that builds on experts’ lectures, and interprofessional topic discussions to go beyond the contemporary ...
Jun 04, 2025
WHA Sepsis ResoIution (2017)
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External Ressources
The WHO’s Resolution WHA70.7 (2017) recognizes sepsis as a global health priority, urging countries to improve prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment, and to invest in public awareness, healthcare worker training, and research.
Dec 20, 2024
Global, regional, and national sepsis incidence and mortality, 1990-2017: analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
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Core information
Epidemiology and Costs
Scientific Literature
This study estimates the global burden of sepsis using GBD 2017 data. In 2017, there were 48.9 million sepsis cases and 11 million related deaths, accounting for 19.7% of all global deaths. Although age-standardised incidence and mortality ...
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Aug 08, 2024
Global Sepsis Alliance Information Video "What is Sepsis?"
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Clinical Management and Early Detection
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This video explains sepsis in plain words in 3 minutes – including the most common causes, symptoms, how it can be diagnosed and treated, and more. Created by the Global Sepsis Alliance, it is available in Spanish, ...
Aug 08, 2024
The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3) (2016)
Clinical Management and Early Detection
Core information
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Scientific Literature
In 2016, the Sepsis-3 definition was introdcued. The publication updated sepsis and septic shock definitions to improve consistency and clinical application. The task force of 19 experts reviewed evidence, finding that previous definitions focused too much on ...