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It has been a remarkable and impactful week being a part of the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologis...
27/08/2026

It has been a remarkable and impactful week being a part of the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists delegation, with Dr Elizabeth Igaga MD, Senior Director for Program Safety at Smile Train and Dr Stephen Okelo, President of College of Anaesthesiologists for East Central and Southern Africa at the 76th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

I had the extraordinary privilege of moderating a side event, "Strengthening Emergency, Critical and Operative (ECO) Care Across Africa," alongside our partners at Smile Train, Lifebox, and the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia.

This event preceeded official WHO AFRO proceedings, during which I had the privilege of delivering the WFSA’s official statement to Member States. Our message was clear and urgent:

"Emergency, critical, and operative care depends on teams... A country could meet every [generic health workforce] target and still have no functioning surgical or anaesthesia workforce. What is not counted is not planned for, not budgeted for, and not reported on."

Building sustainable, resilient health systems requires deep, aligned collaboration and the momentum we generated this week in Addis Ababa gives me immense optimism for the future of perioperative care in Africa.








Over the weekend, I was called in for an emergency case involving a baby, just 2 weeks old. Despite feeling less than my...
11/08/2026

Over the weekend, I was called in for an emergency case involving a baby, just 2 weeks old. Despite feeling less than my best, I went in to hospital and found a tiny, premature fighter with a corrected gestational age of just 38 weeks, weighing a meagre 2 and a half kilograms.

This tiny little baby was a fierce, humbling reminder of why myself and many others advocate as fiercely as we do. He doesn't know about policy papers, budget constraints, or workforce metrics. That baby simply needed a well-trained team, safe equipment, and expert anaesthetic care, something millions of children do not have access to.

That little baby reminded me of my reason why. Because ultimately, advocacy isn't as abstract as we believe - it lives in the millimeter-sized endotracheal tubes, the specialised monitors and the skilled hands of a team prepared for the highest-stakes moments. Advocacy can often feel like shouting into the void: systems change painfully slowly and some days, the effort feels exhausting, uphill, and almost ineffective.

But then, a 38-week neonate comes through the theatre doors. That baby is back on the ward, stable and fighting. And that is exactly why we will never stop advocating.





Last week, I was honoured to serve on the faculty for the first INSPIRE course held in Dar es Salaam, hosted in collabor...
05/08/2026

Last week, I was honoured to serve on the faculty for the first INSPIRE course held in Dar es Salaam, hosted in collaboration with the Society of Anaesthesiologists of Tanzania (SATA), Operation Smile and the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists.

The INSPIRE course is designed to equip clinicians with both the technical and "soft" skills needed to become effective, impactful educators. Teaching colleagues from Ghana to Madagascar, it was a dynamic week with exchange of knowledge, practical strategies, and regional perspectives, grounded in the belief that when we teach clinicians how to teach, the impact multiplies exponentially and raises the standard of care for patients across Africa.

A huge thank you to my fellow faculty, the hosts at SATA, OpSmile the WFSA, and every participant who brought energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to this landmark workshop!







Yesterday, I had the privilege of co-moderating a phenomenal global webinar centred on the WFSA - World Federation Of So...
01/07/2026

Yesterday, I had the privilege of co-moderating a phenomenal global webinar centred on the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists Presidential theme: "Anaesthesiologist along the patient pathway – promptness, empathy and safety."

It was an absolute pleasure to share the moderating stage with Prof. João Manoel Silva Jr. from São Paulo and to facilitate discussions anchored by 3 global experts: Dr. Sheila Nainan Myatra (India), Dr. Eman Nada (USA) and Dr. Mihai Popescu (Romania).

A huge thank you to the WFSA, our incredible speakers, and the hundreds of participants who joined us from across the globe to make this an engaging, enlightening and memorable webinar.

If you missed the live broadcast, the recording will be available on the WFSA's YouTube channel soon!





A weekend breaking down the silos that keep us isolated, and ineffective. It was a joy to participate in the inaugural v...
08/06/2026

A weekend breaking down the silos that keep us isolated, and ineffective.

It was a joy to participate in the inaugural virtual meeting of the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists Africa Regional Section with Presidents of African Anaesthesia Societies from across the continent. A meeting that brought together leadership from Anglophone, Francophone, and multi-linguistic regions demonstrated the incredible strength of our shared vision: to build a unified voice for safer anaesthesia and perioperative care across Africa.

But integration cannot and does not stop at the borders of anaesthesia: I was also honored to attend The Surgical Society of Zambia (SSZ) Annual Scientific Conference, where I had the privilege of engaging with both the President of the SSZ as well as the President of the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA).

Safe surgery is an indivisible team sport; we must move forward hand-in-hand. When we reach beyond the barriers that separate us, our advocacy with policymakers carries far greater weight, and our impact on patient safety multiplies.






The 79th World Health Assembly is now closed. What a remarkable intersection of advocacy, policy, and deep collaboration...
24/05/2026

The 79th World Health Assembly is now closed. What a remarkable intersection of advocacy, policy, and deep collaboration it was!

As part of the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists delegation, the week carried so many highlights and points I will reflect for a long time but there was one clear theme: the health workforce is a powerful economic sector, not just a line item. For too long, investing in healthcare workers has been viewed purely as an expense. Hearing health care framed as a driver of economic growth, stability, and resilience is a massive leap forward.

​Beyond the macroeconomics, the bilateral discussions on how we can better support our frontline healthcare workers in multifaceted ways were invaluable. From mental health to training and institutional infrastructure, the message was clear: holistically supported health care workers result in better patient care and improved patient outcomes.

​If this assembly proved anything, it's that global health challenges require global solidarity. Transforming global health requires breaking down silos and building unified fronts across borders and specialties.
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Back to the daily rhythms of life, Marrakech seems like a world away! It is always a matter of immense pride for me to c...
23/04/2026

Back to the daily rhythms of life, Marrakech seems like a world away! It is always a matter of immense pride for me to celebrate the achievements of Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia anaesthesiologists on the global stage and it is an honour to have been in the audience to cheer them on. What a remarkable time it was!

A personal achievement was, of course, my election to the WFSA - World Federation Of Societies of Anaesthesiologists Council as one of three representatives for Africa and the Middle East.

It is my hope that during my tenure, I will work with my colleagues to amplify not only our region’s realities and challenges but also the innovations, resilience and fortitude driving the growth of anaesthesia on the continent.

Working together to celebrate, elevate and grow African anaesthesia! Together, we lead!






It is a distinct honour to attend the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026 in Marrakech this week, but more t...
15/04/2026

It is a distinct honour to attend the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026 in Marrakech this week, but more than that, it is a profound privilege to do so as President of the Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia.

This afternoon, I will be participating in the WFSA General Assembly. This is more than just a procedural task; it is an opportunity for SAZ to take part in the collaborative governance that is shaping the future of global anaesthesia, workforce development, and patient safety. This is essential to address the unique challenges and opportunities within our profession today, particularly in Africa.

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I’m presenting my abstract at the 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists.Meet us in Marrakech, Morocco, 15–19 April 2...
10/04/2026

I’m presenting my abstract at the 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists.

Meet us in Marrakech, Morocco, 15–19 April 2026, for an unparalleled opportunity to connect with international experts, exchange ideas, and be part of a truly global scientific programme.

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Saturday 14th March, 2026 marked the second National Doctors’ Day with commemorations in Kitwe organised by the Zambia M...
15/03/2026

Saturday 14th March, 2026 marked the second National Doctors’ Day with commemorations in Kitwe organised by the Zambia Medical Association.

The past few months have been exceptionally busy for me, trying to balance clinical responsibilities with a great deal of background work that often goes unseen. It is true that much of the work of doctors happens away from the spotlight: planning, advocating, contributing to professional bodies, and working quietly behind the scenes to strengthen the profession and the care we deliver.

Being in Kitwe yesterday, surrounded by colleagues committed to that shared mission, was a powerful reminder that medicine is both a calling and a collective effort.

I am grateful to be part of the Zambian medical fraternity, whose dedication — both visible and invisible — continues to sustain our health system.




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