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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.

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! 🌍📚

23/02/2024

CALL FOR APPLICATION: Research Grant

Apply now! >> https://forms.gle/GqjUpESuDucP7Soo9

22/02/2024

Smile Train FCA Scholarships are open.

Apply Now>> https://canecsa.org/canecsa-smile-train-scholarships-2024-2025-intake/

24/12/2023

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year 2024.

May this festive season bring warmth, joy, and renewed inspiration to all.

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