What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is a deadly reaction to infection, killing more people than lung, breast, and bowel cancer combined. Many New Zealanders are unaware of its symptoms.

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How to Get in Touch with Our Support Team and Information for Patients, Family, and Whānau.

Together we can make a Difference

The New Zealand Sepsis Trust aims to improve sepsis treatment and outcomes by promoting clinical tools, providing community education, and fundraising for sepsis research.

World Sepsis Day
13 September

Each year, global organisations, survivors, families, and advocates unite to raise sepsis awareness. Arlene’s story sheds light on her sepsis journey in Aotearoa.

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World Sepsis Day, the 13th of September each year, is a chance to mark progress toward better prevention, treatment, and support for sepsis around the world.

The Disease of All Ages

Meet Paige Nicholson, 25 year old fit & healthy nurse proves anyone can get sepsis.

Steven 37 Days in the Hospital with Sepsis Surviving the Journey

I’m deeply grateful to be alive and couldn’t have survived this without help.

4.2

Million

Children die of sepsis each year globally.

11,000

Dollars

The average cost of a hospital admission with sepsis in New Zealand

80

%

The proportion of sepsis cases which originate in the community.

11

Million

Number of people that die of sepsis each year globally.

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565 Waikato Mail
Centre Hamilton 3240

0800 764 915

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