The New Zealand Sepsis Trust

Our vision is to save lives and reduce harm from sepsis in Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is the biggest killer of children in the world, and is the cause of 1 in 5 deaths globally. Death and long-term harm from sepsis can almost always be avoided if it is recognised and treated quickly, which is why we are here: to raise awareness of sepsis in both the general public & amongst clinicians. We are a registered charity and our core pillars of activity are to:

• Increase awareness and understanding of sepsis and the common infections that cause it

• Ensure all frontline health care providers can recognise and manage sepsis

• Provide support for patients with sepsis and their whānau

• Support research and champion quality improvement initiatives that support our mission