Lives and money: Understanding the true cost of sepsis in Canada

Lives and money: Understanding the true cost of sepsis in Canada Kali Barrett, Victoria Chechulina, and Fatima Sheikh discuss the economic burden of sepsis in Canada and the economic rationale for implementing coordinated, national strategies to combat this often-overlooked disease. Sepsis is a global health threat, responsible for a significant burden of deaths and disability in all economies. In Canada, this challenge is being addressed in part by Sepsis Canada, a National Research Network funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The network was established to build the research infrastructure needed to enhance our understanding of sepsis, identify effective interventions, and implement strategies to reduce the illness and death it causes. Previously, members of Sepsis Canada have underscored how robust research infrastructure is critical for driving innovation and supporting high-quality scientific studies. These efforts are also central to developing a cohesive National Action Plan against sepsis, an essential step for coordinating research, clinical care, and public health initiatives. (1)