Active Prevention & Treatment of Maternal Sepsis (APT-Sepsis)

A low cost, scalable program reduced maternal deaths and severe infections by 32%.

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The Problem

Maternal Sepsis; A major cause of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth worldwide.

The Solution

APT-Sepsis, a low-cost, scalable program that reduces serious maternal infections by 32%.

The Evidence

Proven effectiveness in a multi-country randomised trial with over 430,000 women across 59 hospitals.

Together

Let’s implement APT-Sepsis, and make a difference by improving care for mothers and newborns worldwide.

"By working together as a team, we can achieve the three central goals of the APT-Sepsis Programme and save lives."

Preventing Maternal Sepsis and Saving Lives Worldwide

A proven, low-cost program improving the lives of mothers and their families.

Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of death during and after pregnancy and childbirth, particularly in low-resource countries. The Active Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis (APT-Sepsis) program has been shown to reduce serious infections and their consequences, supporting hospitals to improve maternal and newborn care.

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APT-Sepsis Resources

Access manuals, guides, and tools to support the study and implementation of maternal sepsis prevention and treatment

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Hygiene

Proper hand hygiene prevents infections from spreading, protecting mothers and newborns and reducing the risk of maternal sepsis.

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Infection Prevention & Treatment

Applying evidence-based infection prevention, antibiotics, and safe surgical care reduces maternal infections and lowers sepsis risk during and after childbirth.

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