Editorial
Gulu and Lira districts have registered another shocking revelations of high sepsis prevalence, a silent but deadly condition that kills millions globally every year as Uganda has joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Sepsis Day
Sepsis, commonly referred to as blood poisoning, occurs when the body responds dangerously to an infection—whether bacterial, viral, or malaria-causing parasites—by damaging its own tissues and organs.
Without urgent treatment, the condition can quickly lead to shock, organ failure, and death.
Symptoms include high temperature, rapid breathing, confusion, shivering, and extreme weakness.
In newborns, signs include refusal to breastfeed and sudden deterioration.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, said mothers, newborns, and people with weakened immunity—especially those with cancer or HIV/AIDS—are most at risk.
He urged health facilities to thoroughly examine every patient presenting with fever, noting that early detection is crucial to reducing deaths and treatment costs.
