On 17 September 2025, the WFSA will mark World Patient Safety Day with a webinar dedicated to advancing anaesthesia safety in newborn care.
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World Anaesthesia Day 2025: Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies
World Anaesthesia Day on 16 October highlighted the indispensability of anaesthesiologists in health emergency and critical care settings.
WFSA at 70: Launching the History Timeline
The timeline offers a journey through WFSA’s milestones, achievements, and the people who have shaped global anaesthesiology over the past 70 years.
Call for Expressions of Interest to Host WCA2030
WFSA Member Societies in middle-income countries in South, Central, and East Asia are invited to submit EOIs to host WCA2030.
WHO Africa Regional Committee Meeting – WFSA Statement on Blood Health
WFSA delivers a statement to the 75th WHO Africa Regional Committee (RC75) on the importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM) to Africa’s efforts to realise universal access to safe blood products.
WFSA Co-Hosts WHO AFRO Side-Event on Strengthening Blood Management in Africa
WFSA, in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, brings together experts to strengthen blood management across African health systems.
Fellowship in Focus: Dr. Phan Trong Nhan – A Broader Vision for Pain Care in Vietnam
From early memories of patients in pain to shaping a holistic model of care, Dr. Phan Trong Nhan’s fellowship journey is redefining pain management in Vietnam.
Learning Beyond Borders: My Journey with the WFSA Mentorship Programme
Dr Md Zunaid from Bangladesh reflects on the valuable learning and lasting impact of WFSA’s Global Anaesthesia Mentoring Programme.
Acute Pain Management: A Global Health Priority
Every day, patients around the world wake up from surgery in unnecessary pain. Despite safe and affordable treatments, access and awareness remain critically low.



