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The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA): Uniting & empowering anaesthesiologists to improve patient care
🧠🎥 Recently added! Watch our latest webinar Perioperative Challenges for Preserving Brain Health – now on the WFSA Webinars playlist. Explore the full collection of expert-led sessions here: 📺 shorturl.at/aaBoS

Just a few days left to submit your Abstract for early review. Submit by 31 July to receive notification by 15 September - ideal for planning your trip to Marrakech for #WCA2026. Final submission deadline: 30 September More info: wcacongress.org/abstracts/
One week left to submit your abstract to WCA2026 for early review. Submit by 31 July to get notification by 15 September – ideal for travel and visa planning. Final deadline: 30 September Round 1: 31 July | Round 2: 30 September wcacongress.org/abstracts/
A powerful partnership for children with clefts 💙 WFSA and @Smiletrain are working together to improve access to safe, high-quality, and affordable paediatric surgical care in low-resource settings. Training, advocacy, and closing the #CapnoGap. 🔗: shorturl.at/9BmrX

What does the future of perioperative medicine look like? Find out in our next #WCA2026 Webinar with Denny Levett & Guy Ludbrook . Wed 30 July | 12:30 CET | 06:30 EST | 16:00 IST Practical insights on high-acuity care & prehabilitation. 🔗 Register: wcacongress.org/programme/wca2…
🚀 Ready to take your innovation to the next level? The WFSA Innovation Awards 2026–28 are here! 🗓️ Apply by 30 Sept 2025 🔗 rb.gy/0p7lg8

🌿 New guidelines from SFAR, SF2H & SFPC focus on reducing the environmental impact of general anaesthesia. Shared by our Sustainability Committee, these expert recommendations cover anaesthetic gases, IV drugs, devices & working environments. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/LTVfY

🇮🇳🇹🇿 Dr @BalavenkatSubr1 and a delegation of Indian anaesthesiologists were honoured to meet Prof Mpoki and Dr Lugazia during their recent visit to Tanzania. The team also received a warm welcome from the Indian High Commissioner of Tanzania at India House.



It's TOMORROW! 🧠 How can we protect brain health during the perioperative period? Join the upcoming WFSA–SNACC webinar: Perioperative Challenges for Preserving Brain Health 📅 22 July 2025 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/KWoOe 🤝 In partnership with SNACC

Start planning your #WCA2026 adventure! Marrakech, known as the Red City for its distinctive clay buildings, offers spice-filled souks, peaceful riads, lush gardens, and desert escapes. Now’s the perfect time to start planning your trip: wcacongress.org/travel-accommo…
🚨 Big opportunity for innovators in anaesthesia! Apply now for the WFSA Innovation Awards 2026–28 🏆$25,000 funding 🎥Promo film 🌍Global recognition ✈️Travel to WCA2026 in Marrakech 🗓️ Applications close 30 Sept 2025 Apply now: rb.gy/0p7lg8
💉 The Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) releases a position paper on safe procedural sedation - guiding best practices for sedation inside and outside the OR. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/52LbW

🌍 WCA2026 Around the World 🌍 In June, we connected with the global anaesthesia community in England, Indonesia, Japan & the UAE - all part of the journey to Marrakech next year. Follow our global journey and see where we’ve been: wcacongress.org/congress-infor…
⏰ Reminder: WFSA Innovation Awards 2026–28 Applications close 30 Sept 2025! 🏆 Categories: 🔴Blood Health (with CSL Vifor) 😊Cleft Lip/Palate Disease (with Operation Smile) 💡 USD 25,000 + promo film + WCA2026 travel support Apply now 👉 rb.gy/0p7lg8

📢 Submit your abstract for #WCA2026 by 31 July to be part of Round 1 review. Stand out for awards, programme inclusion & the chance to present live in Marrakech. Final deadline: 30 Sept 2025 Details: wcacongress.org/abstracts
🚨 Don’t miss out! Applications for the 2025–2026 Global Anaesthesia Mentoring Programme! 🌍 Grow your career with expert guidance 🤝 Connect worldwide (English, French, Portuguese & Spanish) ⏳ Deadline: 31 July – mark your calendar! 🔗 shorturl.at/tiCk8

🚨 New ATOTW 551 is out! 💊 SGLT-2 Inhibitors: Pharmacology & Anaesthetic Implications Understand how these drugs work, their periop risks (including DKA), and how to manage them around surgery. Includes global guidance + practical tips. 🔗Read now: shorturl.at/cK3c5

🚨 Applications now open for the WFSA Innovation Awards 2026–28! 💡 Blood Health (CSL Vifor) 💡 Cleft Lip/Palate Disease (Operation Smile) 🏆 $25,000 | 🎥 Short film | 🌍 WCA2026 travel & global recognition Apply by 30 Sept 2025 👇 🔗 rb.gy/0p7lg8
🎉 The inaugural SAFE Paeds Cleft training took place in Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria on 7–8 July 2025! 🩺 Led by PASoN & supported by @Smiletrain , 62 physician anaesthetists (53 consultants, 9 residents) were trained to strengthen safe cleft care in Nigeria. 👏




🇨🇦 The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) sets rigorous standards for medical devices and equipment - ensuring safety, reliability, and quality in healthcare. Shared by the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society as part of efforts toward safer, greener care. Read more 👉…
