On  9 September 2020, the World Health Organization and the Global Sepsis Alliance will host the World Sepsis Congress Spotlight: Sepsis, Pandemics, and Antimicrobial Resistance – Global Health Threats of the 21st Century - have you signed up yet?

The WSC Spotlight is an innovative free online congress and a great opportunity for you to connect and learn with leading sepsis experts from around the globe – right from the safety and comfort of your home or office.

Participation is free of charge and can be done from wherever you have an internet connection.

In 6 distinctive sessions, over 30 speakers from more than 20 countries will give 10-minute keynotes and presentations on COVID-19 and the current worldwide pandemic, antimicrobial resistance, sepsis, and how they are all linked. From prevention to acute management, long-term sequela, epidemiology of sepsis, COVID-19, Ebola, and the newest generation of antibiotics, many topics will be covered. After each talk, the speakers will answer questions from the live audience.

For more information on program, speakers, time zones, and to register for free, please visit wscspotlight.org.

World Sepsis Day is a concept developed by the Global Sepsis Alliance, and operated as a collaborative effort with other organizations and individuals. Each year on September 13th, supporters all around the globe organize events to raise awareness for sepsis. 

The Global Sepsis Alliance is a non-profit organization supporting the efforts of over 1 million caregivers in more than 70 countries as they seek to better understand and combat what many experts believe to be the leading cause of death worldwide: sepsis.

Sepsis is the common final pathway of all acute infections. It arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.