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College of Anaesthesiologists for East Central and Southern Africa

CANECSA is the College of Anaesthesiologists of East, Central and Southern Africa.

Constituent member countries are Democratic Repulic of Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

27/03/2026

With Ntuli Kapologwe – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

26/03/2026

CALL FOR RESEARCH – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 🚨

Are you a Fellow passionate about research?

Here’s your chance to collaborate and make a real impact!

The College of Anaesthesiologists of East, Central and Southern Africa is inviting YOU to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) and be part of strengthening research in our region 🌍

📅 Deadline: 15 April 2026
📲 Scan the QR code to register

✨ Let’s advance anaesthesia & critical care together!

06/03/2026

📢 You are invited to a tutorial session with Prof Tobi

Join us for an engaging and informative tutorial on Oncological Emergencies, where key concepts and critical management approaches will be discussed.

📅 Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
⏰ Time: 19:00 WAT | 20:00 CAT | 21:00 EAT

This session is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding
Don’t miss it!

04/03/2026

CANECSA is training Doctors across East, Central and Southern Africa in safe anaesthesia and critical care, equipping them with life-saving skills to improve patient outcomes.

The Video highlights the impact of the CANECSA and how regional collaboration is expanding access to quality anaesthesia training.

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🏥 33 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴

We invite our partners and supporters to help make this training accessible to all qualified candidates by providing scholarships.

11/02/2026

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 📢

CANECSA _, in collaboration with Smile TrainSmile Train, is pleased to announce Scholarship Opportunities for FCA Residents for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

🎓 Eligible: FCA Residents

🤝 Sponsor: Smile Train

📅 Academic Year: 2026/2027

This scholarship aims to support Anaestheia training and strengthen cleft care capacity across the region.

28/07/2025

Today, CANECSA is proud to participate in the one-day Partners Forum hosted at Golden Tulip City Hotel, Dar es Salaam, bringing together key Smile Train stakeholders from across Tanzania.

The forum aims to strengthen partnerships, encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, and advance comprehensive cleft care through shared experiences, frontline insights, and actionable planning.

26/06/2025

CANECSA was honoured to be represented by its President at the official launch of the National Cleft Center, a Smile Train Leadership Centre, held on 25th June 2025 in Kumasi, Ghana.

This milestone event highlights the vital role of anaesthesia in cleft care. CANECSA remains committed to advancing safe anaesthesia practices and strengthening perioperative care across the region.

13/06/2025

CANECSA FCA Scholars at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute!

Our FCA scholars, supported by Smile Train Scholarship, are currently undertaking their external rotation at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) in Tanzania.

This valuable clinical experience is part of their advanced training in anaesthesia, equipping them with specialized skills to improve surgical care across the region.

👏 We celebrate their dedication and thank Smile Train and MOI for their continued support!

11/06/2025

CANECSA 2025 Examination Applications Now Open!

Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications before the deadline

Apply now and take the next step in advancing your career in Anaesthesia and critical care across ECSA Region

Submit Now>>> https://canecsa.org/program-entry/

10/06/2025

📚 Happening Today!
Join for the Exam Question Writing Workshop led by Dr. Brian Allen, Associate Professor of Anaesthesiology and Programme Director of the Regional Anaesthesiology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA.

This interactive session will strengthen question development skills and enhance the quality of CANECSA assessments. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!Smile TrainSociety of Anaesthetists of ZambiaNtuli KapologweRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandEast Central and Southern Africa Health Community - ECSA HCEast, Central and Southern Africa College of NursingKenya Society of AnaesthesiologistsVanderbilt University

26/02/2025

Master Trainer Program Kicks Off in Lusaka, Zambia

On February 24th, CANECSA in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) launched a five-day Master Trainer Program in Lusaka, Zambia. The training brought together 13 senior trainers from 10 countries to enhance their skills and qualify as Master Trainers.

By the end of the training, participants will be eligible to train future trainers in their countries, ensuring a sustainable approach to anaesthesiology and critical care training. With the growing demand for specialists, CANECSA remains committed to expanding its network of trainers.

A heartfelt thank you to the Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia (SAZ) for their invaluable support in making this training a success!

02/08/2024

Part 1: The Mock Written Exam for both FCA and MCA candidates is now live online. We have 20 MCA and 13 FCA candidates hailing from different countries Tanzania, Eswatini, Uganda, Kenya, DRC, Malawi, and Zimbabwe participating. Good luck to all! 🌍📚

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ECSA Health Community Building, 157 Olorien, Njiro Road
Arusha

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http://www.canecsa.org/

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