Analysis of the global burden and key risk factors of neonatal sepsis and other neonatal infections in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021

The analysis indicates that while the global burden of NSNIs has decreased, the situation remains serious in Africa and Southeast Asia, with a continuing rise in the burden of NSNIs in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Pacific regions in recent years. Policymakers should prioritize improving healthcare facilities, increasing access to medical resources, and investing in maternal and neonatal care to effectively reduce the incidence of NSNIs.