Search Tag: Antimicrobial Resistance

2024 24 Sep

  As world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the focus on the interconnected crises facing humanity is undeniable. Key events, such as the high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance and the Summit of the Future, emphasise the urgency of addressing these issues. The ongoing challenges, including climate change,...Read more

2024 13 Sep

For the 13th year, the global health community is coming together to commemorate World Sepsis Day on September 13, 2024 (WSD 2024).   WSD 2024 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the global fight against sepsis as the Global Sepsis Alliance launches the very first multi-year strategy – the  2030 Global Agenda for Sepsis .     Building on...Read more

2024 11 Sep

Since the 2012 World Sepsis Declaration, efforts to raise awareness and improve care have advanced. Yet, sepsis remains a major and often overlooked global health issue in both developed and developing countries.   According to the Global Burden of Disease Sepsis Report published in January 2020, sepsis affects 49 million people annually, resulting...Read more