Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide - SAWW

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our appeal for Nepal. CPAP equipment donated by SAWW to Chaurjahari Hospital, a remote rural hospital, was used to save the lives of pre-term twins born at 35 weeks gestation with respiratory distress.

"Our facility successfully managed the delivery and neonatal care of twin infants born at 35 weeks gestation, weighing 1900g and 2200g respectively. Both neonates presented with respiratory distress post-delivery, necessitating the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) support. Additionally, one infant required phototherapy for the management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Following a one-week course of treatment, both infants were discharged in stable condition. The availability of CPAP technology continues to be a critical factor in our ability to provide life-saving care and expand our capacity for preterm admissions."

01/05/2026

ZADP fellowship applications are now open! 📣🌍

We’re excited to recruit our next cohort of in-country fellows in Zambia for 2026/27.

This is a unique opportunity for anaesthesia trainees to:
✨ Teach and support local trainees
✨ Contribute to quality improvement projects
✨ Gain leadership and research experience
✨ Be part of a meaningful global health partnership

📍 Start dates: August 2026 | February 2027 | August 2027
📅 Deadline: 22 May 2026
💬 Interviews: w/c 8 June 2026

ZADP works in close partnership with the Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia to strengthen anaesthesia care through training, mentorship, and collaboration.

👉🏽 Learn more and apply: www.gadpartnerships.com
📣 Please share with anyone who might be interested!

29/04/2026

News Update from Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide. So far this year, SAWW has donated anaesthesia equipment to hospitals in Cameroon, Nepal and Uganda. Read about our latest news here: https://mailchi.mp/e26a29d450e2/update-april-19882112

20/04/2026

SEEKING NEW TRUSTEES
SAWW is seeking new trustees who are anaesthetists or experienced in related medical fields and have an interest in global anaesthesia services. Attendance at two meetings a year (March and September), in person or virtually, would be expected. Trustees are unpaid. If you are interested to join us, please tell us more about yourself and what skills and experience you have that could benefit our work and our board of trustees. Send expressions of interest to the Secretary at [email protected]
To read more about SAWW’s work and read our latest Annual Review please visit our website at

safe anaesthesia for the world's poorest people

31/03/2026

One of the best ways to help SAWW is to organise a fundraising event. This might mean holding an enjoyable and fun event with your friends and family, or it might mean deciding to take on a sponsored personal challenge that you've always wanted to achieve! Let us know you plans and we do our best to assist.
Shane Martin raised over £600 for SAWW in Tough Mudder challenges to supply vital oxygen equipment to patients in Uganda.
How much will you raise? https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/safe4all

31/03/2026

Easter is fast approaching but it is not too late to send virtual Making A Difference Cards to family and friends with your own personalised message and support SAWW's work. Every donation makes a real difference to the hospitals and patients we help. Thank you.
https://gb.makingadifference.cards/supporting/safe-anaesthesia-worldwide/with/easter-cards-and-ecards-3/

06/03/2026

Good news! A donated anaesthesia machine, ventilator and patient monitor have arrived at Nkwen District Hospital, Cameroon much to the delight of the anaesthesia team and Hospital Director, Dr Ngum Joel Mbigha. This hospital has a large catchment area, but lacked a functional anaesthesia machine, meaning operations mainly were done with spinals. Patients had to be hand ventilated during surgery and recovery. With the new equipment donted by SAWW, patients will receive prompt and effective anaesthesia for surgical procedures.

06/03/2026

Sunday 15th March is Mother's Day here in the UK. You can support Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide by ordering personalised printed or ecards from Making A Difference Cards for the Mum in your life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
https://gb.makingadifference.cards/supporting/safe-anaesthesia-worldwide

19/02/2026

Please nominate Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide at the Benefact Group Movement for Good to give us a chance of winning a £1000. It literally takes a few seconds and could make a big impact on work by bringing essential equipment and training to anaesthesia providers working in low- and middle-income countries. Please nominate us today. Thank you.

We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

19/02/2026

LOOK! Webinar 27 February WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists and Operation Smile Tips and Tricks for Anaesthetic Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Surgery

Reminder: Join our hands-on webinar on anaesthetic management for cleft lip and palate repair in children, hosted by the WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Committee and supported by Operation Smile.
🌎 Spanish and French translation available.
🗓 Friday, 27 Feb 2025
⏰ 07:00 ET | 12:00 GMT | 14:00 EET | 17:30 IST
Register now 👉 https://shorturl.at/iteBr