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Endorsing the WFSA Labour Analgesia Declaration

The WFSA Declaration reaffirms that every pregnant patient has the right to pain relief during childbirth. Learn more.

149 Societies from 156 countries

Our members are our strength. 149 societies representing anaesthesiologists from 156 countries are members of WFSA. Learn more

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Resource-Stratified Approaches to Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Environment 

Following the WFSA World Hand Hygiene Day webinar, experts address the most common questions on perioperative hand hygiene and infection prevention. 

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Opening Doors to Global Anaesthesiology: WCA2026 Scholars

The WFSA Scholarship Programme empowers early-career anaesthesiologists by providing access to education, research, mentorship, and global professional networks.

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P-PBM Blog: From Learning to Leadership in Bucharest

An Indian anaesthesiologists’ perspective on how the second pilot of the WFSA Perioperative-Patient Blood Management (P-PBM) Facilitator Course transformed their understanding of PBM, from optimising the use of blood components to leading sustainable, patient-centred change.

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Support for LMIC researchers from IARS

The International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) International Outreach Travel Grant applications are open until 11.59pm ET, Thursday, 12 August 2026.

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WFSA Presidential Theme

WFSA Presidential Theme 2026-2028: Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway

A two-year programme of activities and educational resources celebrating and exploring the many ways anaesthesiologists support and care for patients throughout their entire healthcare journey.

PATIENT SAFETY

Can Anaesthesiologists Lead on Patient Safety Again?

Professor Adrian Gelb’s Harold Griffith Lecture 2026 explores patient safety from the macro level of national systems and policy down to the micro level of the operating room. Watch the recording.

Education and Training

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

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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.

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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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Uniting Anaesthesiologists to Improve Patient Care and Access to Safe Anaesthesia

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Dr Balavenkat, WFSA President-Elect, delivered the plenary lecture today at #MyAnaesthesia2026 in Penang, Malaysia, on the WFSA Presidential Theme ‘Anaesthesiology along the patient pathway: Leading patient-centred perioperative systems.’Advancing patient-centred care at every stage of the surgical journey.🔗Know more about the Theme: shorturl.at/hpY2U ... See MoreSee Less
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🧼 Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent healthcare-associated infections, but putting it into practice isn't always straightforward.Following our #WorldHandHygieneDay webinar, WFSA experts answer your most common questions on perioperative hand hygiene and infection prevention.🔗Read the Expert Q&A: shorturl.at/yP6Yi ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍WFSA was pleased to join the Asian Australasian Regional Section (AARS) Board Meeting in Penang, held alongside the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists Annual Conference, #myanaesthesia2026.WFSA President-Elect Dr Balavenkat joined representatives from across the region to strengthen collaboration and advance anaesthesia care. The meeting brought together participants from Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and beyond. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍WFSA was delighted to attend the Annual National Conference of the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, #myanaesthesia2026, in Penang.Also pictured is WFSA President-Elect Dr Balavenkatasubramanian honouring Dr Hasmizy Muhammad, President of the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists and a WFSA Regional Committee Member. ... See MoreSee Less
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🩺 Join our upcoming webinar on the vital role of anaesthesiologists in supporting analgesia, comfort and well-being throughout the patient pathway.🗒️ 7 September 2025🕑 14:00 BST | 09:00 EDT | 13:00 UTC | 18:30 IST🔗Register: shorturl.at/mEPWeFeaturing expert talks on labour and neuraxial analgesia, maternal mental health, acute rib injuries and paediatric perioperative care. ... See MoreSee Less
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