Sepsis, often referred to as a "silent killer," claims an estimated two million lives annually across sub-Saharan Africa, making it a major, yet under-recognised, health crisis. Despite its devastating impact, many cases go undiagnosed and unreported, leading to missed opportunities for life-saving interventions. Nadiya Ahmed, Mediclinic Group General Manager of Clinical Services, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what sepsis is, how to prevent it and what to do when you contract it.