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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Applications open: Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowships, Nairobi, Kenya 2025/2026

The University of Nairobi together with the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists is offering up to three 12-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship positions starting in September/October 2025

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WFSA to Participate in NATA PBM Marathon 2025

The WFSA session, chaired by WFSA President Daniela Filipescu, and WFSA President-Elect Carolina Haylock-Loor, will take place on 26 April at 14:30 CET / 18:00 IST / 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

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World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

World Health Day 2025 underlines the critical role anaesthesiologists play in improving maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality outcomes around the world

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Scholarships open to the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026 

WFSA is offering scholarships for the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026, made possible through generous donations from partner organisations and individuals

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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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🆕 Join us for our upcoming webinar: “From the OR to the Frontlines: Anaesthesiologists in Disaster Management”Organised by the WFSA Intensive & Critical Care Medicine (ICCM) Committee, this session will explore the crucial role anaesthesiologists play in disaster response and critical care situations. Topics will include:✅ Managing disasters in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)✅ Delivering patient care and managing resources in conflict zones✅ Using the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in war-affected areas👉 Don’t miss out – register now: bit.ly/3RbT035#anaesthesia #anaesthesiainaction #disastermanagement ... See MoreSee Less
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🆕 Don't miss our next webinar "From the OR to the frontlines: Anaesthesiologists in Disaster Management" The WFSA Intensive & Critical Care Medicine (ICCM) Committee is leading the organisation of this webinar, which will highlight the vital contributions of anaesthesiologists in disaster management and critical care scenarios. It will cover: ✅ Disaster management in LMICs ✅Ensuring patient safety and healthcare resources in a conflict zone✅ The WHO surgical safety checklist in war affected settings👉Register now: bit.ly/3RbT035 #anaesthesia #CriticalCare #disastermanagement ... See MoreSee Less
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