ASA secures three members in the new GSA Board for 2025 to 2028
At the beginning of August, the GSA member organizations came together to elect the Global Sepsis Alliance Board for the 2025–2028 term. The African Sepsis Alliance is delighted to announce that ASA Chair Prof. Andrew Argent, ASA Secretary General Dr. Shevin Jacob and ASA Executive Board member Halima Salisu-Kabara secured a seat in the new GSA Board.
The new Board brings together experts and advocates from across all regions of the world – from Africa and Asia to Europe, the Americas, and Oceania – reflecting the truly global nature of the GSA mission. Its members hail from countries including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, the UK, Canada, Greece, New Zealand, Uganda, Sweden, Belgium, the US, Japan, Australia, Brazil, India, and Nigeria.
The following 20 candidates have been elected to the GSA Board for the 2025-2028 triennium:
Prof. Niranjan ‘Tex’ Kissoon, Canada – GSA’s President
Dr. Ron Daniels, United Kingdom, Europe
Prof. Sheila Myatra, India, Asia Pacific
Prof. Steve McGloughlin, Australia, Asia Pacific
Prof. Alison Fox-Robichaud, Canada, North America
Dr. Andrew Argent, South Africa, Africa
Ulrika Knutsson, Sweden, Europe
Prof. Imrana Malik, United States, North America
Prof. Antonio Artigas, Spain, Europe
Dennis Kredler, Belgium, Europe
Halima Salisu-Kabara, Nigeria, Africa
Maha Aljuaid, Saudi Arabia, Eastern Mediterranean
Ciaran Staunton, United States, North America
Dr. Shevin Jacob, Uganda, Africa
Dr. Naoyuki Matsuda, Japan, Asia Pacific
Ally Hossain, New Zealand, Asia Pacific
Dr. Rafael Barberena Moraes, Brazil, Latin America
Prof. Evangelos Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Greece, Europe
Dr. Abdulelah Alhawsawi, Saudi Arabia, Eastern Mediterranean
Dr. Mitchell Levy, United States, North America
The new GSA Board also reflects a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, with 35% female and 65% male representation, ensuring a breadth of voices in our leadership.
We are especially pleased to share that Prof. Niranjan ‘Tex’ Kissoon, also member of the ASA Advisory Board, has been re-elected as President of the GSA. His tireless dedication, vision, and leadership will continue to guide our global efforts in awareness, prevention, innovation, and care improvement.