WFSA’s Strategy 2023-28

WFSA’s Strategy provides a blueprint for strengthening our specialty. Read the strategy

140 Societies from 150 countries

Our members are our strength. 140 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 150 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

The WFSA Global Mentoring Programme

Connecting anaesthesiologists around the world through virtual support partnerships. Read More.

WCA 2026 MOROCCO

The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists

With representation from 130+ countries, the WCA is the world’s foremost global anaesthesia congress.
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Santa Cruz Declaration

Strengthening Patient Blood Management Globally

WFSA’s Member Societies, Regional Sections and partners work together to strengthen Patient Blood Management policies and practices worldwide

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Latest News

Applications Open: Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Lusaka, Zambia – 2024/25

Online applications for paediatric anaesthesia fellowships in Zambia open until 15 May 2024.

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Applications Open: Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Kampala, Uganda – 2024/25

Online applications for paediatric anaesthesia fellowships in Kampala, Uganda open until 15 May 2024.

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Applications Open: Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Abuja, Nigeria – 2024/2025

Online applications for paediatric anaesthesia fellowships in Abuja, Nigeria open until 15 May 2024.

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WCA2024 Round Up

With 5044 in-person delegates from 142 countries, the 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists reminded us of the importance of global collaboration in advancing the practice of anaesthesiology

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Programmes

WFSA enhances patient care worldwide by working collaboratively to create, develop and strengthen anaesthesiology education and training.

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Annual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-Being

WFSA’s Annual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-Being seeks to shine a spotlight on an issue that is critical to health professionals and patients worldwide.

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Members

Our members are our strength. 140 societies representing 100,000s of anaesthesiologists from 150 countries are members of WFSA.

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Uniting Anaesthesiologists to Improve Patient Care and Access to Safe Anaesthesia

WFSA is registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) & UK Charity no. 1166545

New tutorial published - ATOTW 519: Button battery ingestion in children 👉 bit.ly/4cw8PuY This tutorial discusses the critical issue of button battery ingestion in children, emphasising the need for timely recognition, potential life-threatening complications, diagnostic methods, and management strategies. It highlights prevention efforts and the importance of appropriate protocols in healthcare institutions. #anaesthesia #anesthesia #PaediatricAnaesthesia ... See MoreSee Less
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The 9th All Africa Anaesthesia Congress (#AAAC) will take place 13/09/2024 – 19/09/2024 in #Johannesburg 💪South African Society of Anaesthesiologists #AAAC2024#AllAfricaAnaesthesiaCongressMore info >>> www.sasaweb.com/sasa_events/aaac-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024! 👏This year, the theme is #InspireInclusion #IWD2024To celebrate, we asked #WFSA women in #anaesthesia leadership positions how we can encourage, support and inspire women into decision-making rolesRead more via ‘News’ #linkinbio ^ ... See MoreSee Less
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The end of an #ERA but the beginning of something exciting 👏 Together we can unite and empower anaesthesiologists around the world to improve patient careOur new #WFSA Board and Council just announced at the WCA Closing Ceremony. See the full list via in the link in bio #TogetherWeCan ... See MoreSee Less
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Workforce Map

The WFSA Workforce Map is an ongoing open source project to map the global anaesthesia workforce.

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