World Anaesthesia Day on 16 October highlighted the indispensability of anaesthesiologists in health emergency and critical care settings.
World Anaesthesia Day (WAD) unites the global anaesthesia community to celebrate progress and address the challenges of delivering safe, affordable care. Anaesthesiologists are often on the frontline of disasters and pandemics, providing life-saving treatment.
WFSA’s Annual Theme 2025: Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies highlights their vital role in emergency and critical care.
World Anaesthesia Day Webinar Marathon
On 16 October 2025, WFSA hosted a full day of live webinars designed to explore the theme of anaesthesiology in health emergencies. The marathon featured:
Session 1: Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies
Session 2: Management of Trauma and Bleeding
Session 3: Cardiorespiratory Support in Health Emergencies
Session 4: Safety, Quality, Education and Pain Management During Health Emergencies
Social Media Engagement
WAD2025 brought the global anaesthesia community together online. The #InTheirShoes campaign featured short clips from anaesthesiologists in emergency settings, shared across social media channels.
WFSA created a range of WAD2025 social media resources, all available to download from this page:
Download WAD2025 logo
Download social media banners
#WAD2025 Photobooth
Participants took photos in the virtual photobooth, shared them on their social media, and tagged WFSA with #WAD2025.
Here’s a glimpse of how World Anaesthesia Day was celebrated this year with our 2025 Annual Theme:
