http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sepsis.org.nz en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:05:52 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/168864/rnzcgp-endorses-sepsis-trust-nz-infection-cards/ Our new national patient safety initiative, the Infection Cards have received official endorsement from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.These cards give GPs and urgent care clinicians a practical tool to reinforce safety-netting conversations with patients who have an infection that can initially be managed at home.The New Zealand Sepsis Trust has launched two Infection Cards, one for adults and one for parents and caregivers of children, outlining key warning signs that a... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:18:54 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post168864 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/168654/new-infection-cards-launched-for-primary-care-across-nz/ The New Zealand Sepsis Trust has launched a new Infection Card to support GPs and primary care teams with safety-netting conversations for patients diagnosed with infections that can be managed at home.Available in separate adult and paediatric versions, the cards outline the key warning signs of sepsis and reinforce when patients should seek urgent reassessment if their condition worsens.Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of infection with approximately 80% of sepsis cases beginning in t... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:23:34 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post168654 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/167924/sepsis-trust-nz-meets-with-who-experts/ Our CEO Ally Hossain travelled personally to the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, to hold a series of meetings with sepsis and antimicrobial resistance experts. These meetings are an important opportunity for us to elevate New Zealand's position on the global health stage, but also for us to listen and learn from international sepsis experts, ensuring we are upholding global best practice. We look forward to sharing our specific learnings with the Ministry of Health & Health... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:29:33 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post167924 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/165783/may-newsletter-ways-to-support-education-team-news/ Did you know we get no Government funding to support our critical work? With no regular income we currently rely entirely on generous donors, grant funders and enthusiastic marathon runners, and in these difficult economic times it's proving even tougher than ever before.Which is why we’re excited to announce our brand-new national sponsorship campaign, inviting businesses across Aotearoa to support us in the fight against sepsis.Whether you’re a small local business or a... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post165783 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/post/163264/sepsis-education-for-new-zealand-dentists/ ... Tue, 05 May 2026 07:36:00 +1200 http://www.sepsis.org.nz/blog/#post163264 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