The second day of the 6th World Sepsis Congress is now live.
Day Two starts with Session 7: “AMR and Sepsis Strategies in Different Resource Contexts” on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 08:30h Central European Summer Time. From then on, a new session will start every 90 minutes – review the full program here.
This year, we are making the Congress even more accessible than ever by streaming to YouTube directly – that means you can join via the Congress website (here), via the YouTube website (here), or via the YouTube app on your phone or tablet – just search for World Sepsis Congress on YouTube.
You can also set up a notification for the start of individual sessions by clicking or tapping the “Notify Me” button on YouTube, or by subscribing to our channel.
And lastly, we are keeping registration open for the entirety of the congress, so it’s never too late to register.
The Program Features…
…over 85 experts, including leading clinicians, scientists, policymakers, sepsis survivors, and representatives from patient advocacy groups.
Topics Range From…
…the prevention and early recognition of infections in newborns, children, and women to advances in maternal and neonatal sepsis care, pediatric critical care, and health system strategies that ensure timely diagnosis and treatment across diverse settings.
Special attention will be given to strengthening maternal, newborn, and child health services, improving infection prevention and control, and expanding access to essential diagnostics, medicines, and supportive care as part of universal health coverage.
Two intriguing panel discussions will highlight the perspectives of patients and families and showcase lessons from emergency, critical, and operative (ECO) care pathways in mother-child settings.
Questions?
How to register, how to join, will there be a certificate? Find out in our FAQ section.
Welcome Remarks from Prof. Tex Kissoon and Dr. Mariam Jashi, Program Chairs
Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting 26 million women and 20 million children each year. Sepsis claims millions of lives each year and disproportionately affects the most vulnerable: newborns in their first days of life, children in resource-limited settings, and women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
It remains intricately linked to other major global health issues, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR), COVID-19, climate change, and the broader health ecosystem…
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