Preventions of sepsis disease: Every disease can be fatal only after serious symptoms of how fatal can be known. Like every year, today 13 September is being celebrated as World Sepsis Day. It is a deadly disease to prevent the spread of World Sepsis Day. It is being told that World Sepsis Day was celebrated for the first time in 2012. This day officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 provides a platform to spread awareness about sepsis, promote prevention measures and strengthen health systems.
Talking about sepsis disease here, it is a fatal condition in which the body’s immune system starts damaging the organs while fighting against infection. Where it starts with a rapid multi-organ failure by starting from the common infection of the disease such as pneumonia, urinary tract infection or skin lesion. Experts say that ignoring the early symptoms of sepsis, such as high fever, high breath, confusion or low blood pressure, may prove fatal. It is said that sepsis disease, rather than a common disease, remains a threat to global health.
According to the data of the World Health Organization, every year about 49 million people are victims of sepsis, in which 11 million die. This number increased during the Kovid-19 epidemic, when the lack of health facilities made the situation more complicated.
According to the WHO report here, more than 80 percent of cases occur in developing countries, where lack of health services and antibiotic resistance is a major problem. The situation in India is also worrying. According to National Health Mission data, millions of children and adults are affected by sepsis per year, especially in rural areas where there is a lack of hygiene and timely medical treatment. It not only spreads awareness, but also encourages policy changes. WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreesus said, “Sepsis is preventive, but every hour delay increases the mortality rate by 7.6 percent.”
Talking about World Sepsis Day here, this day began in 2012 with the efforts of Dr. Crystroph Vich (America) and Dr. Karan Singaporewala (UK). He started a global awareness campaign after the death of Dr. Veech’s son from sepsis. This day, celebrated for the first time in 2012, was promoted by Global Sepsis Alliance. The United Nations declared it an International Day in 2017, making governments, NGOs and health organizations active. Celebrated with a theme every year, this day focuses on ‘Quick Identification, Immediate Action’ in 2025. The theme inspires health workers, patients and communities to emphasize early identity.
It is being told that, if it comes to this sepsis disease, prevention measures are simple but effective, which includes maintaining hygiene, getting vaccinated, timely treatment of wounds and contacting the doctor as soon as the infection is indicated. It is also necessary to stop misuse of antibiotics, as it is producing superbugs. Experts say that sepsis is 11 percent of maternal death and 21 percent of newborn death. Webinars, seminars, rally and social media campaigns are conducted on this day globally. European Sepsis Alliance in Europe launched training programs at hospitals, while UNICEF in Africa focused on maternal-infant health. The Ministry of Health in India has launched the National Sepsis Awareness Campaign for 2025. Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai set up a special camp, where patients were advised to screening and prevention.
In countries like India, where infectious diseases are still prominent, this day offers an opportunity to increase health budget and strengthen primary health centers. World Sepsis Day reminds us that a small infection can become a large tragedy. Since 2012, it has contributed to saving millions of lives.
According to IANS
