The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA): Uniting and empowering anaesthesiologists around the world to improve patient care.
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Anaesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway highlights the vital role of anaesthesiologists throughout a patient’s journey, from emergency care and preparation for surgery to recovery, pain management and palliative care.
As WFSA’s Presidential Theme for 2026-2028, it recognises the contribution of anaesthesiology to safer, more comprehensive patient care at every stage.
🔗 Explore the theme in this feature by the Global Surgery Foundation: globalsurgeryfoundation.org/…
📸 Capture the moment, help save lives!
WFSA and the German Resuscitation Council invite you to enter our photo competition celebrating people learning CPR.
🔗 Find out more and enter: wfsahq.org/news/capture-the-…
🗓️ Deadline: 16 November 2026
🏆 Five winners will each receive €300 and a certificate.
How to enter:
📷 Submit one photo with a short caption showing lay people learning or practising CPR in a training setting.
✅ Confirm that everyone identifiable in the photo has given their consent.
🎉🏆 Congratulations to our #WAD2026 Video Competition winner, Dr Karthik Deegutla!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a video and shared their creativity to celebrate World Anaesthesia Day 2026 and this year’s theme, Before, During and Beyond Surgery.
▶️ Watch the winning video: youtu.be/4_2eOD-nZDQ?si=Qrr6…
👏 Congratulations also to our six finalists for their fantastic videos and valuable contributions to the campaign. Thank you all for your wonderful work in helping us highlight the vital role of anaesthesiology around the world. 💚🌍
🌍 From webinars and video stories to celebrations around the world, #WAD2026 brought the global anaesthesia community together!
Discover how we celebrated World Anaesthesia Day under the theme Before, During and Beyond Surgery.
🔗 Read the full round-up: wfsahq.org/news/world-anaest…
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📸 Moments from the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between WFSA and the Chinese American Society of Anaesthesiology (CASA) at #ANES26.
Pictured: WFSA President Dr Carolina Haylock-Loor and CASA President Dr Jingping Wang.
Working together to strengthen our global anaesthesiology community! 🌍
📸 More moments from #ANES26
WFSA Social Media Champion Dr Karru Venkata Ravi Teja poses in front of the WFSA booth in San Diego.
WFSA Champions help amplify our mission and raise awareness of patient safety, perioperative care, workforce strengthening and equitable access to anaesthesia.
🌎 WFSA at #ANES26
📸 Moments captured in San Diego, where WFSA Board members, Secretariat colleagues, the WCA Advisor and the UIA Editor-in-Chief came together.
Different expertise, one shared goal: advancing anaesthesiology worldwide through connection, collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🤝
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🎬 It’s World Anaesthesia Day! Help us choose the #WAD2026 Video Byte Competition winner. 🌍
🎥 Watch the video compilation featuring all six finalists and vote for your favourite: youtu.be/gmg4-4XjVok?si=BVP8…
🗳️ Cast your vote: strawpoll.com/40Zm4Pvqmga
⏳ Voting closes in 3 days, on 19 October 2026!
Celebrate World Anaesthesia Day with us and help recognise the creativity and contributions of our finalists.
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This World Anaesthesia Day, we celebrate the research advancing anesthesia worldwide.
Anesthesia & Analgesia’s WCA 2026 abstracts supplement showcases global research, with 2,302 abstracts submitted from 116 countries.
Explore the supplement: buff.ly/F2xNJVP
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5 Ways Anaesthesiologists Save Lives In Health Emergencies
Since the first successful demonstration of anaesthesia on this day in 1846, anaesthesiologists have played a critical role in not only providing safe and effective anaesthesia during surgical procedures, but also in the emergency and intensive care settings, responding to crises, managing airways, stabilising patients, and delivering vital support.
Today, we recognise and support the indispensable work of anaesthesiologists worldwide. This World Anaesthesia Day, we honour the skill, dedication, and impact of anaesthesiologists and reaffirm our mission to support them with the tools they need when it matters most.
To find out more about this year’s theme, visit lnkd.in/e89binBm
#Intersurgical #RespiratoryCare #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #Anaesthesia2025 #CriticalCare #PatientSafety
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Today, we recognize World Anesthesia Day and the dedicated physicians and anesthesia care teams who make safe, compassionate surgical care possible every day.
Happy World Anesthesia Day! #WAD2026
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Happy World Anesthesia Day 🌐💐🌷
#WAD2026 @ISANHQ @ASA_Australia @IARS_Journals @anesthesiahq #WorldAnesthesiaDay2026
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Today, on World Anesthesia Day, we honor the dedication and expertise of anesthesia providers across the globe. Your vital role in patient care and safety is deeply appreciated—thank you for all that you do.
#WorldAnesthesiaDay #WAD2026
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Safe anaesthesia relies on skilled teams and well-organised workspaces. Tianao Medical makes anaesthesia trolleys and OR furniture built for daily clinical use.
#WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2026 #PatientSafety #tianaomedical
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🌍💉 Happy World Anesthesia Day! 🩺
Today, we celebrate the professionals who make safe surgery possible through skilled anesthesia care.
As a Clinical Officer Anesthetist, I take pride in our profession and remain committed to advancing safe anesthesia for all. ❤️ #WAD2026
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CSRT recognizes AAs and our CCAAs on #WorldAnaesthesiaDay, a day to celebrate the essential role of anaesthesiologists throughout the patient journey – before, during and beyond surgery.
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