Safe Anaesthesia Worldwide - SAWW

10/06/2026

Thank you to the Benefact Group for the amazing and inspiring Service of Celebration 2026 at St Paul's Cathederal, London that focused on the power of kindness and compassion. So refreshing when we seem to be living in such a cruel world. SAWW is truly grateful for the donation received from the Benefact Group last year that enabled us to send a portable anaesthesia machine to Cameroon.

10/06/2026

LOOK! Opportunities to support Ethiopian anaesthesia traniees remotely and in-country.

📣 EADP Global Education Fellow applications are now open! 🌍

We're excited to recruit our next Global Education Fellows to support anaesthesia education and capacity-building in Ethiopia.

We are recruiting:
✨ In-country Global Education Fellows (January 2027 start)
✨ Remote Global Education Fellows (September 2026 start)

As an EADP Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Teach and mentor anaesthesia residents
✨ Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
✨ Develop your educational and leadership skills
✨ Be part of a long-term international partnership

EADP is a global partnership between GADP, CASIEF, Addis Ababa University and Tikur Anbessa Specialist Hospital, working together to strengthen safe anaesthesia and critical care through education, mentorship and collaboration.

📅 Applications close: 30 June 2026
👉🏽 Find out more and apply here: https://forms.gle/baQXmoJb5FFB8mA26
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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
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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/