AVA Academy
The primary learning platform for professionals across Africa.
- Monthly webinars and virtual masterclasses
- Short courses and CPD activities
Learn with AVA
Programmes, slides and study notes, grand rounds, articles and events.
Education and research
Flagship programmes
These programmes are being built as AVA opens its doors.
AVA Research Collaborative
Professionals from different countries researching together.
- Multicentre studies and research mentorship
- Student and resident research programmes
AVA Leadership Academy
Preparing leaders for departments, societies and reforms.
- Leadership fellowships and executive mentorship
- Governance, advocacy and health policy training
AVA Innovation Hub
Practical solutions for resource-limited settings.
- Low-cost clinical innovation and digital health
- Simulation and educational technology
Resources and stories
Concept previewAVA Podcast
Clinical updates, leadership conversations and interviews with pioneers.
Concept previewDocumentary Series
The history, people and innovations shaping anaesthesia across Africa.
Digital Knowledge Hub
Guidelines, lectures, e-books, toolkits, clinical calculators and forums.
The AVA Great Wall
A permanent tribute to the pioneers and institutions who built anaesthesia in Africa.
Learning materials
Slides, notes and guides to download
Free study resources for anaesthesia residents, trainees, nurse anaesthetists, bachelor degree anaesthetists and medical students.
The first materials are on their way
Lecture slides, notes, guidelines and recordings will be shared here for you to download. Here is what the library will hold.
SlidesLecture notesGuidelines and protocolsVideosPast papers and question banksResearch and writing
Learn together
AVA Grand Rounds and Journal Club
Regular online teaching sessions for anaesthesia professionals and trainees across Africa.
Next session
Date and topic to be announced
We will post the date, the topic, the presenter and the link to join here.
Times will be shown for East, Central, West and Southern Africa.
Grand roundsOne presenter shares an interesting case or topic. Everyone discusses what they would do and why.
Journal clubThe group reads a recent research paper, then discusses whether it should change practice.
1. ChooseA case from Case discussions or a recent paper is chosen for the session.
2. PrepareThe paper or case summary is shared beforehand, with slides when ready.
3. Meet onlineA presenter leads, then there is time for questions and ideas.
4. Keep learningSlides and the paper discussed are added to Learning materials.
Past sessions
No sessions yet. Slides and links will appear here after each one.
Please remove anything that could identify a patient or a hospital before you share a case or slides.
Articles
Read and learn
Articles for the public and for anaesthesia professionals. Each one is checked by an anaesthesia professional before it is published.
Would you like to write an article? Contact AVA. Articles are general information and are not personal medical advice.
Upcoming events
Anaesthesia meetings to plan for
Congresses and scientific meetings around the world, across Africa and in Tanzania.
Dates and places come from organiser pages and event listings, last checked on 23 October 2026. Plans can change, so please confirm with the organiser before you book travel.