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Latest News
Introducing EPM-Paeds: A Regional Solution for Paediatric Pain Education
A new course has been launched to equip healthcare professionals with the tools to assess and manage paediatric pain in low-resource settings.
UIA Volume 39: A Global Call to Prioritise Anaesthesiologist Well-being
Newly published edition of ‘Update in Anaesthesia’ reflects on the evolving role of well-being in anaesthesia practice.
UCSF hold Inaugural John Severinghaus Annual Lecture Honoring a Pioneer in Anaesthesia and Hypoxia Research
Honouring John Severinghaus, the late anaesthesia pioneer and Nobel Prize nominee, this eponymous lecture discusses his impact on the fields of hypoxia and oximetry.
Now Open: Nominations for WFSA Committees 2026-2028
Nominations for WFSA Committees 2026-2028 opened on 1 July 2025.
WFSA Endorses Helsinki Declaration 2.0
WFSA is proud to announce its endorsement of the updated Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology 2.0, which was officially launched on 25 May 2025 at Euroanaesthesia in Lisbon.
WFSA at WHA78: Advancing Anaesthesia and ECO Care on the Global Stage
The 78th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva from 19 – 27 May 2025, provided WFSA with a valuable opportunity to advocate on behalf of the global anaesthesiology community.
WFSA Launches Declaration on Labour Analgesia: A Call for Global Access to Pain Relief During Childbirth
The WFSA Declaration reaffirms the right of every pregnant patient to access pain relief during childbirth.
WFSA @ WHA78: Patient Blood Management vital to Universal Health Coverage
WFSA delivers official statement on the importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM) during discussions on WHA78 Agenda Item 13.3 Universal Health Coverage.
