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

Key P-PBM Activities at WCA2024

Posted: 07 May 202407 May 2024

The Perioperative Patient Blood Management (P-PBM) Working Group outlines five activities that advanced P-PBM at the 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Singapore 2024

Sharing Knowledge to Save Lives on World Hand Hygiene Day

Posted: 01 May 202403 May 2024

Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May to embed simple safety and quality practices that save lives.

Applications Open: ATOTW Editor-in-Chief

Posted: 30 Apr 202430 Apr 2024

WFSA is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week (ATOTW)

Daniela Filipescu: My Presidential Priorities

Posted: 22 Apr 202422 Apr 2024

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

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

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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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

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Do you have a passion for #anesthesia education? #WFSA is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for #Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week (#ATOTW)Apply here > ... See MoreSee Less

Applications Open: ATOTW Editor-in-Chief

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WFSA is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week (ATOTW) Do you have a passion for anaesthesia education? Would you like to use your knowledge and experience to help...

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Today is World Hand Hygiene Day 2024! 🙌Each year the World Health Organization (WHO)'s SAVE LIVES: #CleanYourHands campaign aims to emphasise the importance of hand hygiene in health care globallyUse the tag #HandHygiene to join the conversation 🤝Learn more > wfsahq.org/events/world-hand-hygiene-day-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024

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5 May 2024 World Hand Hygiene Day 2024...

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5 days ago

📢WFSA is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week (ATOTW) 📢#ATOTW is a biweekly, high-quality #anaesthesia learning resource accessed by tens of thousands of peopleApply here >>> ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Take a look at some curated #WHHD resources, on how to embed simple safety and quality practices that save lives 👇👇👇Don't forget World Hand Hygiene Day is this Sunday, 5 May 2024. Use the tag #HandHygiene to join the conversation!Read more >> wfsahq.org/news/save-lives-on-world-hand-hygiene-day/#hygiene#WHHD24 World Health Organization (WHO) ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

#sustainable Development Goals 2030: Health for All Means Pain Care for All28 May18:00-21:00 CETInternational Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), #WFSA and The G4 Alliance will host this side event at the 77th World Health Assembly #Wha The event is free but seating is limited 👇wfsahq.org/events/wha77-sustainable-development-goals-2030/World Health Organization (WHO)#sustainableanaesthesia #sustainableanesthesia #whasideevent #wha77 ... 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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