WFSA’s Strategy 2023-28

WFSA’s Strategy provides a blueprint for strengthening our specialty. Read the strategy

140 Societies from 150 countries

Our members are our strength. 140 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 150 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

The WFSA Global Mentoring Programme

Connecting anaesthesiologists around the world through virtual support partnerships. Read More.

WCA 2026 MOROCCO

The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists

With representation from 130+ countries, the WCA is the world’s foremost global anaesthesia congress.
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Santa Cruz Declaration

Strengthening Patient Blood Management Globally

WFSA’s Member Societies, Regional Sections and partners work together to strengthen Patient Blood Management policies and practices worldwide

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Latest News

Celebrate Female Leadership in Anaesthesia this International Women’s Day 2024

With ‘Inspire Inclusion’ as the theme of International Women’s Day 2024, we asked WFSA women in leadership positions how we can encourage, support and inspire women into decision-making roles in the anaesthesia profession

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A new era of leadership for the world’s anaesthesiologists

Member Societies elect Professor Daniela Filipescu of Romania and Dr Carolina Haylock of Honduras as WFSA President and President-Elect.

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What is Patient Blood Management & Why Is It So Important?

With the launch of a Perioperative-Patient Blood Management training course, WFSA’s Daniela Filipescu outlines why PBM is such a win-win for patients and clinicians alike.

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UIA Vol 38 Released: New Special Edition Focuses on Patient Safety in Anaesthesiology

Special UIA edition on anaesthesia safety launched in collaboration with Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)

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Programmes

WFSA enhances patient care worldwide by working collaboratively to create, develop and strengthen anaesthesiology education and training.

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Annual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-Being

WFSA’s Annual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-Being seeks to shine a spotlight on an issue that is critical to health professionals and patients worldwide.

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Members

Our members are our strength. 140 societies representing 100,000s of anaesthesiologists from 150 countries are members of WFSA.

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Uniting Anaesthesiologists to Improve Patient Care and Access to Safe Anaesthesia

WFSA is registered in the US as a 501(c)(3) & UK Charity no. 1166545

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024! 👏This year, the theme is #InspireInclusion #IWD2024To celebrate, we asked #WFSA women in #anaesthesia leadership positions how we can encourage, support and inspire women into decision-making rolesRead more via ‘News’ #linkinbio ^ ... See MoreSee Less
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The end of an #era but the beginning of something exciting 👏 Together we can unite and empower anaesthesiologists around the world to improve patient careOur new #WFSA Board and Council just announced at the WCA Closing Ceremony. See the full list via in the link in bio #TogetherWeCan ... See MoreSee Less
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A new era of leadership for the world’s anaesthesiologists🤩 President Daniela Filipescu and President-Elect Carolina Haylock-Loor announced at @wfsawcaRead more via ‘News’ link in bio#WFSA Presidential duo take charge#anaesthesia #anesthesia ... See MoreSee Less
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#WCA2024, that’s a wrap 👏What a week of learning from world-class experts, building lifelong friendships, and collaborating together to improve patient careLet’s keep the conversation going…See you in Marrakech 15-19 April 2026 💫#WCA2026➡️ wcacongress.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Workforce Map

The WFSA Workforce Map is an ongoing open source project to map the global anaesthesia workforce.

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