Announcing the 6th World Sepsis Congress – April 22–23, 2026!

JUST ASK, COULD IT BE SEPSIS?

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to any infection that progresses quickly and requires immediate attention. Know the signs and symptoms (one or all of the following may be present).

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SEPSIS

Rapid breathing

Rapid heart rate

Confusion, slurred speech or disorientation

Fever or shivering

Muscle pain

Not passing urine

Discoloured skin

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO!

Early-stage sepsis:

Sufferers are generally unwell, may display one or all of the signs and symptoms, feel worse than when previously sick and there is concern
Contact healthdirect at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/ OR Call 1800 022 222 (24 hours) and ask…could it be sepsis?

Later stage sepsis:

Sufferers are seriously unwell, likely to display significant changes in multiple signs and symptoms, feel like they might die and there is serious concern
CALL 000 Ambulance or if quicker go immediately to the closest Emergency Department and ask….could it be sepsis?

Key considerations:

If concerned get advice immediately
If seriously concerned get treatment immediately
Inflammation due to infection is normal but in sepsis the inflammation response is uncontrolled, it may start mildly but rapidly escalate to critical illness
Sepsis is difficult to recognise as it may not have an obvious cause, it can look like viral or bacterial illnesses such as flu, gastro or urinary tract infection
Trust your intuition…if it doesn’t feel right TAKE ACTION and always ask…could it be sepsis?

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The Global Sepsis Alliance proudly presents the 6th World Sepsis Congress, a free, virtual event bringing together over 85 leading experts from around the world to advance Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children, and Women.

Why Attend?

Sepsis remains one of the world’s leading causes of death and disability, particularly affecting mothers, newborns, and children. Yet timely prevention, recognition, and treatment can save millions of lives. This year’s congress will highlight:

Prevention and early recognition of infections in vulnerable populations
Advances in maternal and neonatal sepsis care
Innovations in pediatric critical care
Strengthening infection prevention and control
Expanding access to essential diagnostics, medicines, and supportive care
Health system strategies to deliver timely and equitable sepsis care

Be part of the conversation. In addition to expert presentations, the program features two panel discussions highlighting patient and family perspectives and showcasing lessons from emergency, critical, and operative (ECO) care pathways in mother-child settings.

When? April 22–23, 2026

Where? Online – attend from anywhere

Cost? FREE

The 6th WSC features 15 sessions across 2 days, April 22 and 23, 2026.

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