G7 Health Ministers Commit to Boost the Implementation of the WHA 70.7 Resolution on Sepsis
Five years after the adoption of the Resolution “Improving the Prevention, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Sepsis” by the World Health Assembly in 2017, G7 Health Ministers commit to intensify efforts to strengthen early detection, diagnosis, and therapy of sepsis in their joint conclusion.
“We commend Germany’s leadership and particularly Minister Lauterbach, who understands the importance of addressing sepsis awareness, diagnosis, and management in Germany by supporting a national campaign, and bringing it to the agenda of G7. Five years after the adoption of Resolution 70.7, its implementation is still lagging behind. The G7 countries are leaders in sepsis management, and we hope that their example inspires other countries around the world in setting up national strategies encompassing awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, and support to sepsis patients after hospital dismissals.”
Successful sepsis treatment is affected by antimicrobial resistance. The G7 health ministers’ conclusions remind us that ineffective or unavailable antibiotic treatments contribute to the 11 million deaths caused by sepsis annually. The G7 also commits to allocating resources to support low- and middle-income countries and to strengthen prevention through capacity-building where appropriate.
The European Sepsis Alliance, the Global Sepsis Alliance, and the other Regional Sepsis Alliances are working with national governments and all relevant stakeholders to foster the implementation of the 70.7 resolution. Besides the G7, other European countries are setting up national sepsis strategies integrating sepsis management in their national health systems, backed by Australia.
About Sepsis
Sepsis is the common final pathway of all acute infections. It arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.