World Day of Anaesthesia

Welcome to the World Day of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine – 3rd Edition. Our 2026 theme is practical and straightforward: Equity, Access, Relief – through Regional Anaesthesia. Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine represent a global community. Clinicians from every continent have adopted these practices to enhance surgical safety, promote faster recovery, and ensure genuine patient comfort. In recent years, we have witnessed significant growth in this field, including the establishment of more training hubs, increased availability of ultrasound technology, improved safety protocols, and the development of clear pathways that make nerve blocks a routine part of patient care rather than an exception. Now is the time to capitalize on this momentum and secure these advancements for the future.