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 Global Anaesthesia 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

Daniela Filipescu: My Presidential Priorities

Following her election as the 19th President of the WFSA at WCA2024, Professor Daniela Filipescu outlines plans for her presidency

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Information on end of halothane production for WFSA Member Societies

It has been brought to our attention that Piramal, one of the largest producers of halothane, has ceased production of the gas.

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WFSA Participates in NATA PBM Marathon 2024

WFSA, NATA and 15 other societies from around the world will take part in a 24-hour non-stop webinar on Patient Blood Management (PBM), anaemia, transfusion and coagulation education on 20 April

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Applications open: 2024/5 Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowships, Kenya

The University of Nairobi and the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists is offering up to three 12-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship positions starting in September/October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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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

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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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