With 3,705 in-person participants from 132 countries, the 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026 brought together the anaesthesiology professionals from around the world in Marrakech, highlighting the power of collaboration in advancing patient care worldwide.
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New Editorial Leadership for Update in Anaesthesia
Prof Nabil M Elkassabany has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of Update in Anaesthesia (UIA) marking a new phase in the journal’s continued growth while recognising the lasting contributions of outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Prof Chris Lundgren.
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WFSA Statement on Deactivating Central Piped Nitrous Oxide Systems to Decrease Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WFSA calls for the deactivation of central piped systems and a shift to portable cylinders to dramatically cut waste while maintaining safe, clinically appropriate patient care.
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UIA Volume 42: Perioperative PBM: A Turning Point in Global Anaesthesia
This special edition unites evidence, clinical practice, and global implementation experience to position Patient Blood Management as an essential standard of care, and anaesthesiologists as its primary champions.
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.
WCA 2026 MOROCCO
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Session recordings from WCA2026 are available exclusively for registered in-person and on-demand attendees.
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Education and Training
WFSA enhances patient care worldwide by working collaboratively to create, develop and strengthen anaesthesiology education and training.
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.
