About AVA
Who we are, what we believe and how the network works.
About AVA
Africa’s greatest resource is its people
Our vision
To become Africa’s leading professional network advancing excellence in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, critical care, pain medicine, education, research, innovation, leadership and patient safety.
Our mission
To connect, educate, inspire and empower anaesthesia professionals across Africa, and to advocate for safe, equitable, high-quality anaesthesia care for every patient.
Our values
AVA complements national societies, universities and hospitals. It does not replace them. Partnership comes before competition, and leadership is service.
The AVA cycle
Six steps, one heartbeat
Select a beat. Each step feeds the next: collaboration leads to learning, learning inspires innovation, innovation drives research, research informs leaders, and leaders transform care.
Connect
Build strong networks among anaesthesia providers, educators, researchers, institutions and partners across Africa.
- National, student and resident chapters
- Special interest groups
- The AVA Mentorship Network
Learn
Expand access to high-quality education, wherever a professional works.
- AVA Academy webinars and masterclasses
- Simulation and skills workshops
- Journal clubs and clinical grand rounds
Innovate
Encourage African-led innovation in clinical practice, education and healthcare technology.
- The AVA Innovation Hub
- Digital health and AI learning tools
- Innovation and research awards
Research
Promote collaborative research that answers African priorities and informs policy.
- The AVA Research Collaborative
- Multicentre African studies
- Grant and scientific writing workshops
Lead
Develop ethical, visionary, service-minded leaders for departments, societies and health systems.
- The AVA Leadership Academy
- Emerging Leaders Fellowship
- Women in Anaesthesia Leadership Initiative
Transform
Apply knowledge, innovation and leadership to improve patient safety and perioperative care.
- Advocacy for safe anaesthesia practice
- Quality improvement and surgical safety
- Access to essential equipment