NSAs supporting the current statement (Humatem, ICS, IFHE, ILDS and MWIA) welcome the documented progress in maternal and child health.

At the same time, we call the UN Member States and the Secretariat to reinvigorate efforts for prevention, early detection and effective management of Sepsis, especially among women and children.

Despite progress, Sepsis affects 26.2 million women and 20.3 million children every year. Sepsis is the 3rd most common cause of maternal mortality and the cause of 2.9 million deaths in children. Sepsis widens inequality gaps, as women and children living in poverty are at a higher risk.

We cannot achieve Health-related SDGs for maternal, neonatal and child health without stronger response to Sepsis at all levels. Yet, Sepsis remains almost invisible in the global health architecture and receives disproportionally low political attention and financial investments compared to its human and economic burden.

Therefore, we call the Member States to urgently prioritize sepsis in National and Global Health priorities in line with the WHA Sepsis Resolution (WHA70.7).

 We specifically call for development and implementation of national action plans and policies for Sepsis.

 We call for elaborating evidence-based clinical pathways for Sepsis for pediatric and adult populations groups, with special focus on perinatal care services and well-maintained medical devices for safe management of childbirths.

 National health authorities should strengthen healthcare systems for prevention, emergency and critical care. No mother and child should die due to lack or sub-optimal condition of essential equipment and supplies to timely identify and timely treat Sepsis. Diagnostic devices, live-saving antibiotics, oxygen and treatment facilities for sepsis-related organ dysfunction should be universally accessible.

 Member States should prioritize increased vaccination coverage and stronger WASH services at community and healthcare settings as key elements of Sepsis prevention.

 Sepsis awareness and hygiene training at community and health care settings should be also enhanced. Until today, Sepsis that causes 1 in every 5 deaths, is not identified as a medical emergency requiring immediate medical care.

 Finally, public and private stakeholders should prioritize R&D for better quantity and quality of data on Sepsis, and novel solutions for prevention, early detection and effective treatment of Sepsis.