http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sepsis.org.nz en-us Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:35:31 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/163695/world-sepsis-congress-2026/ Moderated by Ally Hossain, CEO Sepsis Trust NZPanel DiscussionMalebona Precious Matsoso, Director, Health Regulatory Science Platform; Co-Chair, WHO Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on the Pandemic Agreement, South AfricaHon. Dr. Éctor Jaime Ramírez Barba, Member of Parliament; UNITE Chapter Chair for Latin America and the Caribbean, MexicoHon. Dr. Mariam Jashi, CEO, Global Sepsis Alliance, Former Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Labor, Health, and Social Affairs, GeorgiaGar... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:05:24 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post163695 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/163413/april-newsletter-latest-research-events--support/ A dramatic rise in sepsis cases across Aotearoa New Zealand is exposing a growing and deeply inequitable public health crisis, with The New Zealand Sepsis Trust calling for urgent Government action to prevent further avoidable deaths.New research from the University of Otago reveals hospital admissions for sepsis surged by 78 percent between 2000 and 2019, rising from 217 to 386 admissions per 100,000 people. The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Wester... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post163413 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/162646/sepsis-cases-rising-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/ A dramatic rise in sepsis cases across Aotearoa New Zealand is exposing a growing and deeply inequitable public health crisis, with The New Zealand Sepsis Trust calling for urgent Government action to prevent further avoidable deaths.New research from the University of Otago reveals hospital admissions for sepsis surged by 78 percent between 2000 and 2019, rising from 217 to 386 admissions per 100,000 people. The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, paint a stark ... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post162646 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/162903/sepsis-trust-nz-expands-support-services/ For moderated, peer-to-peer support, you can now join one of our two dedicated Facebook Support Groups. We offer one focused on recovery and support for survivors and families, and another for those who have been bereaved as a result of sepsis. For those who survive, and for the families of those who don’t, the impact doesn’t end when the hospital stay is over. People are left navigating grief, trauma, long-term health complications, and, all too often, unanswered questions. That’s where s... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:02:49 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post162903 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/162119/sepsis-trust-nz-welcomes-new-trustees/ We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees - Verena Cunningham, Jenni Falconer, and Anthony Hurst.This trio bring a powerful combination of governance expertise, health system leadership, digital strategy, and lived experience to our Board.Verena joins the Board with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, including as a Big Four partner. A seasoned Strategy and M&A Advisor, certified Executive Coach (ICF), and qualified Board Director (CMInstD), Verena of... Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:10:27 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post162119 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/160402/global-sepsis-alliance-announces-helen-clark-appointment/ Full media release here... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:50:44 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post160402 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/160395/free-webinar-maternal-sepsis-25-march-2026/ Maternal sepsis is a time-critical, life-threatening condition and remains a leading cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Aotearoa New Zealand, disparities persist, with higher risk among Māori and Pasifika women and those in rural and resource-limited settings. The sepsis quality improvement package, published in 2025 by HQSC & endorsed by Health NZ, provides a standard approach across New Zealand to treat sepsis. It supports health professionals working... Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:47:08 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post160395 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/160147/former-prime-minister-helen-clark-announced-as-nz-sepsis-trusts-new-patron/ Sepsis Trust NZ is honoured to announce the appointment of one of New Zealand’s most respected global public health leaders, the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, as its new Patron.Her appointment brings an unparalleled depth of global leadership and public health experience to the role, signalling to government, clinicians, funders and the public that sepsis is a serious, system-level health priority worthy of national and international attention.As former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Administrator of ... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:55:06 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post160147 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/160370/february-newsletter-the-month-of-love/ For many, February is the month of love, with St. Valentine’s sitting squarely in the middle of it. And believe us when we tell you… there is a LOT to love about the news we have to share with you now. In fact, it’s hard to know where to start!... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post160370 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/158979/december-newsletter-end-of-year-wrap-up/ As many of us start to prepare for the festive season and the summer break, we felt now was the right time to share some exciting news with you all, as we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to a new year.... Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post158979