Endorsing the WFSA Labour Analgesia Declaration

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

146 Societies from 152 countries

Our members are our strength. 146 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 152 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

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Applications Open: 2026 Thoracic Anaesthesia Fellowship, New Delhi, India

Applications are open for a 6-month Thoracic Anaesthesia Fellowship at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, starting July 2026. One WFSA-funded place is available, covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.

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Young NATA Grant Applications Now Open

Grants are available for early-career clinicians and researchers to attend NATA26 in Bilbao, with a focus on Patient Blood Management, haemostasis, and thrombosis. Support includes accommodation, travel funding, and access to the PBM Research Workshop.

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Applications Open: 2026 Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship, Vellore, India

WFSA is offering a fully funded 6-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship at Christian Medical College, Vellore, starting March 2026. One fellowship is available, covering tuition, travel, accommodation, and living expenses.

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Applications Open: 2026 Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship, Belgrade

Fully funded 6-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship in Belgrade opens for applications. WFSA covers tuition, travel, accommodation, and living expenses. Apply by January 25, 2026.

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P-PBM

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.

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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Education and Training

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

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World Anaesthesia Day 2025: Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies

World Anaesthesia Day on 16 October highlights the indispensability of anaesthesiologists in health emergency and critical care settings.

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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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🌍 The NATA Marathon 2026 | 24 Hours Around the World in PBMA 24-hour global online event, bringing together experts and societies in Patient Blood Management, haemostasis, and thrombosis.Led by NATA with 20 specialist societies. One hour. One region. Shared learning worldwide.👉 Save the dates and register: shorturl.at/DAIA8 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 New ATOTW: Anaesthesia for Paediatric Renal TransplantGet a practical, step‑by‑step guide to anaesthesia in children undergoing kidney transplant. It takes you through pre‑op assessment and investigations, intraoperative conduct and key drug choices, and what to watch for after surgery. 👉 Read it here: shorturl.at/N8HHz ... See MoreSee Less
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Know an Anaesthesia Dynasty? 🌍Across generations and continents, some families pass on skill, service, and dedication to patient care. Share names, stories, and photos with our comms team at comms@wfsahq.org and be featured.🔗 Explore the Dynasties: shorturl.at/glAcs ... See MoreSee Less
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📚 Registered yet? WFSA Journal ClubSee how paediatric preop fasting guidelines have evolved and what it means for real-world practice.👉 Register here: shorturl.at/r2IhH🗓 30 Jan 2026🕠 5:30 pm IST | 1:00 pm CET🎙 Speakers: Dr Nicola Disma, Dr Zehra Serpil Ustalar Özgen🎧 Moderators: Dr Vrushali Ponde, Dr Gaurav Agarwal ... See MoreSee Less
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