Every year on September 13, we unite worldwide to raise awareness of sepsis. In 2025, our global focus is stronger than ever: reducing sepsis-related deaths, promoting prevention, and spotlighting milestones in the 2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis.
Theme for 2025: 5 Facts x 5 Actions
This year’s theme — “5 Facts × 5 Actions” — highlights five essential truths about sepsis and five urgent actions that can save millions of lives.
Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths globally, yet it remains dangerously overlooked. In 2025, we are calling on governments, healthcare systems, media, and communities to act: improve awareness, invest in prevention, train providers, and make early treatment a priority.
Join the global movement to turn knowledge into action. Together, we can stop sepsis and protect the most vulnerable.
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis arises when the body‘s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death – especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. Awareness saves lives. Sepsis is the final common pathway to death from most infectious diseases. Despite being a medical emergency and having direct ties to all other World Health Days, sepsis is still not getting the attention it deserves.
Learn about sepsis at World Sepsis Day - September 13
