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 Global Anaesthesia 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

Key P-PBM Activities at WCA2024

Posted: 07 May 202407 May 2024

The Perioperative Patient Blood Management (P-PBM) Working Group outlines five activities that advanced P-PBM at the 18th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Singapore 2024

Sharing Knowledge to Save Lives on World Hand Hygiene Day

Posted: 01 May 202403 May 2024

Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May to embed simple safety and quality practices that save lives.

Applications Open: ATOTW Editor-in-Chief

Posted: 30 Apr 202430 Apr 2024

WFSA is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for Anaesthesia Tutorial of the Week (ATOTW)

Daniela Filipescu: My Presidential Priorities

Posted: 22 Apr 202422 Apr 2024

Following her election as the 19th President of the WFSA at WCA2024, Professor Daniela Filipescu outlines plans for her presidency

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

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.

Members

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

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WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists

Uniting Anaesthesiologists to Improve Patient Care and Access to Safe Anaesthesia

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Global Anaesthesia Mentoring Programme

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The Global Mentoring Programme connects anaesthesiologists around the world. Helping to develop careers, share professional knowledge and build supportive networks. Mentorships are available in...

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Programa Global de Mentorías en Anestesia

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El Programa Mundial de Mentores pone en contacto a anestesiólogos de todo el mundo. Ayuda a desarrollar carreras, compartir conocimientos profesionales y crear redes de apoyo. Hay tutorías disponibl...

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Programme mondial de mentorat en anesthésie

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Le programme mondial de mentorat relie les anesthésistes du monde entier. Il aide à développer les carrières, à partager les connaissances professionnelles et à construire des réseaux de soutie...

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Programa Global de Mentorías en Anestesia

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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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