ASA Chair Dr. Nsutebu Receives Special Recognition Award from Zenith Global Health
On September 28, the Chair of the African Sepsis Alliance, Dr. Emmanuel Nsutebu was presented with a Special Recognition Award from Zenith Global Health. This prestigious award acknowledges his unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and his resilient efforts in addressing the challenges of early sepsis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention across Africa.
The Zenith Global Health Awards recognize and celebrate medical professionals who demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication and contribute to clinical practice, innovation, research, and education.
“Receiving this award is a testament to the collective effort and dedication to combat sepsis for more than 20 years. I am honoured to work with an incredible group of volunteers and experts at the African Sepsis Alliance and the Global Sepsis Alliance. Together we are making a real impact on saving lives in Africa. ”
Dr. Nsutebu has devoted his medical career to improving sepsis awareness, treatment and research after the tragic loss to sepsis of a dear friend and her babies. He founded the African Sepsis Alliance in 2017 with a group of committed medical professional and public health experts. Together with the Global Sepsis Alliance, the ASA actively engages with high level African healthcare leaders to highlight the issue of sepsis to ensure it receives the attention it deserves from policymakers.
The African Sepsis Alliance Executive Board extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Nsutebu for this well-deserved recognition and applauds his remarkable efforts in improving sepsis care in Africa.