Endorsing the WFSA Labour Analgesia Declaration

The WFSA Declaration reaffirms that every pregnant patient has the right to pain relief during childbirth. Learn more.

149 Societies from 156 countries

Our members are our strength. 149 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 156 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

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Support for LMIC researchers from IARS

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) International Outreach Travel Grant applications are open until 11.59pm ET, Thursday, 12 August 2026.

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Become a WFSA Social Media Champion 

Join the WFSA Social Media Champion Programme and help amplify anaesthesiology worldwide. 

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Les candidatures sont désormais ouvertes pour la Fellowship de formation en anesthésie pédiatrique 2027, à Tunis, en Tunisie

Jusqu’à deux postes de Fellowship de 12 mois en anesthésie pédiatrique à Tunis, en Tunisie, offrant une formation clinique à l’Hôpital d’Enfants Béchir Hamza avec l’encadrement d’enseignants locaux et de spécialistes invités, à partir de janvier 2027.

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Applications Open: 2027 Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship in Tunis, Tunisia

Up to two fully funded 12-month paediatric anaesthesia fellowship posts in Tunis, Tunisia offering clinical training at Béchir Hamza Children’s Hospital with local and visiting international faculty, starting January 2027.

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WFSA Presidential Theme

WFSA Presidential Theme 2026-2028: Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway

A two-year programme of activities and educational resources celebrating and exploring the many ways anaesthesiologists support and care for patients throughout their entire healthcare journey.

PATIENT SAFETY

Can Anaesthesiologists Lead on Patient Safety Again?

Professor Adrian Gelb’s Harold Griffith Lecture 2026 explores patient safety from the macro level of national systems and policy down to the micro level of the operating room. Watch the recording.

Education and Training

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

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Perioperative Patient Blood Management (p-PBM)

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

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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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Do you, or anyone you know, come from a family where two or more relatives have chosen anaesthesia as their profession? We're inviting submissions to the WFSA Dynasties.🔗Explore the families already featured: wfsahq.org/about/history/dynasties/📧Send us the names, relevant details, and photos at comms@wfsahq.org to help us celebrate the generations strengthening our global anaesthesia community. ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Calling all #neuroanesthetists!Have you been involved in awake craniotomy? Share your experience in the international survey 'Awake Craniotomy Around the World: An International Survey of Perioperative Practice Variability.'🔗Take the survey: shorturl.at/v7Wy0Your insights will help map current perioperative practice worldwide and identify opportunities to improve patient care through shared knowledge. Please share with your colleagues! ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Reminder: Applications close soon!🔗 Apply now for the 2027 Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship in Tunis, Tunisia: shorturl.at/vtP3V🗓️ Deadline: 19 July 2026- Up to 2 fully funded, 12-month fellowships at Béchir Hamza Children's Hospital- Tuition, travel, accommodation & living expenses covered- Priority given to Francophone applicants ... See MoreSee Less
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🧠 Join us for Brain Rescue 2030: Advancing Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care Across the Patient Pathway!🔗Register here: shorturl.at/RZJeFTo mark #WorldBrainHealthDay, WFSA and SNACC are bringing together experts to explore brain health across the patient journey.🗓️ 22 July 2026🕓 16:00 EDT | 15:00 COT | 21:00 BST ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating 30 years of WFSA Fellowships! 🌍Dr Jayashree Sood, Head of the Thoracic Anaesthesia Fellowship, New Delhi, shares how WFSA Fellowships create ripple effects—fellows return home to build units, set safety protocols, and mentor their communities.🔗Learn more about WFSA Fellowships: shorturl.at/Hgiwk ... See MoreSee Less
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