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WFSA - World Federation of Societies of AnesthesiologistsThe WFSA is a global network of National Societies that brings together qualified practitioners of this specialised area of medicine.WFSA - World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists Skip to content WFSA HomeAboutVision and MissionUK CharityPeopleBoardCouncilCommitteesIntensive & Critical Care Medicine CommitteeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteeSafety & Quality CommitteeConstitution CommitteeEducation CommitteeScientific Programme CommitteeObstetric Anaesthesia CommitteePaediatric Anaesthesia CommitteePain Management CommitteeWorkforce Well-being CommitteeSustainability CommitteeAmbassadorsStaffHistory70 Years of WFSADynastiesWFSA history timelineOral HistoryHistory of AnaesthesiaPast PresidentsReportsDonorsGovernanceBoard and Council Member NominationsWFSA Constitution2026 General Assembly2025 General Assembly2024 General Assembly2024 General Assembly Agenda PapersCommittee NominationsWFSA Ambassador Group NominationsOur WorkEducation & TrainingFellowship ProgrammePaediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA)WFSA ScholarshipsSafer Anaesthesia From Education (SAFE)Essential Pain ManagementVital Anaesthesia Simulation Training (VAST)Other Short CoursesMajor ProjectsElse Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS)Global Health Partnerships (GHP)Johnson & Johnson (J&J) FoundationLaerdal FoundationPBM ProjectSafety & QualityPerioperative- Patient Blood Management (P-PBM)Signing the Santa Cruz Declaration: P-PBM GalleryStandards, Guidelines & SpecificationsEnvironmentally-sustainable anaesthesiaInnovation AwardsAdvocacyWFSA Annual Theme 2026: Anaesthesiology along the Patient PathwayAnnual Theme 2025: Anaesthesiology in Health EmergenciesAnnual Theme 2024: Workforce Well-BeingEngaging the World Health OrganizationCampaignsLabour Analgesia DeclarationWorld Anaesthesia DayWorld Patient Safety DayPatient Blood ManagementClosing the Capno GapWorld Congress of AnaesthesiologistsMember FocusAbout Our MembersMember SocietiesCorresponding Member SocietiesRegional SectionsAsian AustralasianAfricaLatin AmericanEuropeanPan ArabSouth AsianRegional CongressesFor Our MembersOpportunitiesGlobal Anaesthesia Mentoring ProgrammeMember ResourcesWFSA Member Mailout ArchivePay Membership DuesGet InvolvedWFSA EndorsementsDonateLegacy FundingVolunteerResourcesWebinarsWFSA NewsletterVirtual LibraryAFATSurgery MetricsAbout the Global Surgical Metrics ProgrammePilotsToolkits and Data DictionaryWho we areWorkforce MapGAM – Workforce MapNewsPoliciesPrivacyEventsTutorial of the WeekUpdate in AnaesthesiaDonate Search for: Endorsing the WFSA Labour Analgesia Declaration The WFSA Declaration reaffirms that every pregnant patient has the right to pain relief during childbirth. Learn more. 147 Societies from 154 countries Our members are our strength. 147 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 154 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more Latest News WFSA Declaration on Patients’ Rights to Essential Emergency and Critical Care Posted: 23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 WFSA calls for urgent action to close quality gaps, strengthen health systems, and ensure simple, proven interventions are available to all who need them. Read More Latest News UIA Volume 41: Anaesthesiologists at the Heart of Health Emergencies Posted: 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026 This special edition showcases how anaesthesiologists lead emergency response across disasters, conflict, and critical care, strengthening systems and saving lives when it matters most. Read More Latest News Unapologetically Ambitious: Women Driving Change in Anaesthesia at WCA 2026 Posted: 12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026 Women anaesthesiologists from around the world share their leadership journeys, challenges, and strategies for success in a practical, inspiring session at WCA 2026. Read More Latest News WFSA Annual Report 2025: Advancing Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide Posted: 10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 The WFSA Annual Report 2025 showcases a year of global collaboration, education, and progress in advancing safe anaesthesia. Read More P-PBM Perioperative Patient Blood Management (p-PBM) WFSA’s Member Societies, Regional Sections and partners work together to strengthen Patient Blood Management policies and practices worldwide. WCA 2026 MOROCCO The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists With representation from 130+ countries, the WCA is the world’s foremost global anaesthesia congress. Visit Website Education and Training WFSA enhances patient care worldwide by working collaboratively to create, develop and strengthen anaesthesiology education and training. Read More WFSA Annual Theme 2026: Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway A year-long programme of activities and educational resources celebrating and exploring the multiple ways anaesthesiologists support and care for patients throughout their entire healthcare journey. Read More Workforce Map The WFSA Workforce Map is an ongoing open source project to map the global anaesthesia workforce. View Workforce Map WFSA Facebook 27,063 WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists 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 WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists 18 hours ago The first minutes after cardiac arrest can determine survival ❤️⏱️This #updateinanaesthesia article highlights the 2025 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, reinforcing early resuscitation and strengthening the Systems Saving Lives approach, alongside key clinical and educational updates.Read here: shorturl.at/OKIg8Explore UIA Vol 41: shorturl.at/r3mSa ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists 4 days ago 🚨 Don’t miss out!🚀 The launch of our 2026 annual theme Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway is happening soon.🗓 Thursday, 12 March 2026🕖 07:00 CST | 09:00 EDT | 13:00 GMT | 14:00 CET | 18:30 IST | 20:00 ICT🔗 Register now and join the conversation: shorturl.at/AtALC ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists 4 days ago Airway management in the critically ill goes far beyond anatomy 🫁⚠️This #updateinanaesthesia article explores the physiologically difficult airway and highlights preparation, optimisation, modified rapid sequence techniques, and tools such as video laryngoscopy to improve safety and first-pass success.Read here: shorturl.at/zl25yExplore UIA Vol 41: shorturl.at/r3mSa ... 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See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists 5 days ago Managing induction in hypovolaemic trauma patients demands precision under pressure 🩸⚡This #updateinanaesthesia article reviews evidence-based strategies for profoundly unstable patients, focusing on induction agent selection, vascular access planning, and early resuscitation to reduce peri-induction hypotension and improve outcomes.Read here: shorturl.at/EOzdbExplore UIA Vol 41: shorturl.at/r3mSa ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email WFSA Videos View more videos on our YouTube Channel Sign-Up to the WFSA Newsletter * indicates required First Name *Last Name *Email Address * *By signing up to our emails, you agree to receive all emails from WFSA. You can opt out at any time. More on our Privacy Policy. 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