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WFSA’s Strategy 2023-28

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

142 Societies from 151 countries

Our members are our strength. 142 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 151 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

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Anaesthesiology in health emergencies

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WFSA’s 2025 Annual Theme is focusing on the indispensable role of anaesthesiologists in health emergency and critical care settings

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WFSA Win Prestigious Patient Safety Award

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We have been awarded the 2025 Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Award for global impact on patient safety

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Applications Open: 2025/2026 Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Kampala, Uganda 

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The Association of Anesthesiologists of Uganda (AAU) is offering two 12-month Paediatric Fellowship positions starting September 2025

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Applications Open: 2025/2026 Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Lusaka, Zambia

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Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Zambia is offering two 12-month Paediatric Fellowship positions starting September 2025.

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Patient Blood Management

Strengthening Perioperative Patient Blood Management

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

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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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Annual Theme 2025: Anaesthesiology and Health Emergencies

WFSA’s Annual Theme 2025: Anaesthesiology and Health Emergencies will raise awareness of 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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Uniting Anaesthesiologists to Improve Patient Care and Access to Safe Anaesthesia

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WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

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WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists
🎓 Scholarships for the WCA 2026 - 19th WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists #wca2026 open in early April 25! Hear from Sophallyda Krouch, who attended #wca2024, as he shares details on his experience at the congress🌍More about applying👉https://shorturl.at/rGCOD ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉The article #GlobalAnesthesiaWorkforceSurvey: Updates and Trends in the Anesthesia Workforce has won the #Anesthesia&Analgesia 2024 Editors' Choice Award!Led by #WFSA in 2016 and updated last year, this important study surveys the number of #anaesthesiaproviders globallyArticle 🔗 shorturl.at/XQwNn Iars360 ... See MoreSee Less

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🆕 ATOTW 544: Nutritional Considerations for ICU Patients. Part 1: When, What, and How to Feed: bit.ly/4iDCBReThis 2-part tutorial provides an up-to-date review of nutritional support in the ICU, updating previous guidance. It examines evidence-based strategies covering energy assessment, feeding modalities and individualised nutrition to optimise patient outcomes across the spectrum of critical illness, including specialised populations and post-ICU care.#anaesthesia #nutrition #anesthesiology ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 Vacancy: volunteer editor: Anaesthesia Online Learning Community (#AOLC)!Passionate about #digitallearning and open-access #anaesthesiaeducation? Join #WFSA’s new initiative to foster a global learning community📅 Apply by May 11 2025 👉 ... See MoreSee Less

Vacancy: Volunteer Editor for Anaesthesia Online Learning Community (AOLC)

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We are seeking a volunteer Editor for the Anaesthesia Online Learning Community (AOLC), a new WFSA initiative Are you enthusiastic about digital learning and open access anaesthesia education?
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✨ Are you a skilled communicator passionate about #globalhealth?Join #WFSA as a #CommunicationsOfficer and help amplify our mission to improve access to safe surgery & #anaesthesia worldwideApply now 👇👇👇 ... See MoreSee Less

Vacancy: WFSA Communications Officer

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Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for global health? Become part of our dynamic, global team and contribute to improving access to safe surgery and anaesthesia worldwide. Location: North.....
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