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The 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) took place in Singapore, 3-7 March 2024.

With 5044 in-person participants from 142 countries, WCA is the only international congress that offers a comprehensive programme that addresses anaesthesiology globally. Developed by internationally renowned experts, WCA2024 had 18 different scientific tracks on a variety of topics, driving conversations, deepening collaboration and sharing knowledge.

WFSA Awards

Two awards were presented at WCA2024, the Distinguished Service Award and the Rising Star Award.

The Distinguished Service Award is conferred to individuals who have made a special contribution to the Art and Science of Anaesthesiology, helped to promote or establish anaesthesia initiatives anywhere in the world, or provided distinguished service to WFSA. The 2024 winners were Gertrude Marun (Papua New Guinea), Jannicke Mellin-Olsen (Norway) and Hazel Mumphansa (Zambia).

The Rising Star Award recognises talent within the next generation of anaesthesiology leaders worldwide. It celebrates the achievements of trainees or new consultant (attending) anaesthesiologists who have shown exceptional promise and made a significant impact in their own hospital and beyond. The 2024 winner was Eugene Tuyishime (Rwanda).

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