WFSA Constitution

The WFSA’s Constitution has gone through periodic revisions since the first World Congress in 1955. The most recent version was approved by the General Assembly in 2016 and can be downloaded here.

Shared Values

In 2016, the General Assembly agreed to add a set of shared values to the WFSA Constitution. The Shared Values bond the member societies as the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. They guarantee the continuity of the Federation and its work.

Respect

The Federation works with due regard for the wishes and rights of individuals and member societies.

Unity

There should usually be only one member society in any one country. It should carry on its work throughout its territory.

Universality

The Federation is global, it promotes universal access to anaesthesia care and seeks to establish and strengthen member societies in all countries of the world. 

Safety

Patient safety is a priority in all of the work of the Federation.

Collaboration

All member societies share responsibilities and duties in helping each other such that a safe standard of anaesthesia becomes, and remains, available to all.