Theme 2025: “5 Facts × 5 Actions”
I. Overview:
World Sepsis Day is observed every year on September 13 to raise awareness about sepsis, a life‑threatening condition arising from infection. Initiated by the Global Sepsis Alliance in 2012, this day unites healthcare professionals, survivors, policymakers, and the public to advocate for prevention, rapid diagnosis, and better treatment.
II. Significance of the Theme:
The theme draws attention to five essential truths about sepsis and five corresponding actions that can help save many lives. It is intended to make the issue more actionable and urgent, highlighting gaps and calling for immediate steps by health systems, governments, healthcare workers, and communities.
III. What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a life‑threatening response when the body reacts to an infection in a way that injures its own tissues and organs. If not recognized early and treated promptly, sepsis can lead to shock, multi‑organ failure, and death.
IV. Quick Facts about Sepsis:💡
- Sepsis affects about 47 to 50 million people globally each year.
- Approximately 1 in 5 deaths worldwide is associated with sepsis.
- At least 11 million people die annually from sepsis.
- Children under 5 years make up about 40% of sepsis cases.
- Up to 50% of sepsis survivors suffer long‑term physical or psychological consequences.
V. A Brief History of World Sepsis Day:
2012: World Sepsis Day launched by the Global Sepsis Alliance
2020‑2021: COVID‑19 highlighted sepsis‑related complications and increased public awareness.
2024: Advocacy grew around the global agenda for sepsis, early detection, and closing gaps in care.
2025: The theme “5 Facts × 5 Actions” emphasizes both knowledge and concrete action to reduce sepsis deaths
VI. How to Observe World Polio Day
- Share the “five facts” and “five actions” in your community, via social media or workplace..
- Promote awareness about sepsis signs and symptoms—especially among vulnerable groups.
- Encourage healthcare providers to adopt protocols for early detection and treatment.
- Advocate for systemic changes: better access to diagnostics, sepsis care policies, and funding.
- Support survivors in sharing their stories and raise visibility of long‑term effects.
🔗 References:
- https://globalsepsisalliance.org/
- https://www.who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/infection-prevention-control/sepsis
- https://www.sepsis.org/about/global-sepsis-alliance/
- https://www.worldsepsisday.org/about
