History of SAZ
The Society of Anaesthetists of Zambia (SAZ) has its origins in the early 1970s. It was started by expatriate Anaesthesiologists of Zambia with Dr Casale as its first president and the Society held its first international conference in the month of April, 1972. The Society has since been a member of The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA).
Over the years following its inception, the society had for some time existences with few members after the expatriate doctors left the country. With the help of Dr Daka, who served as president for a number of years, the society continued meeting its obligations to the WFSA. The society held a number of international conferences during this period. It was, however, in 2016 that the Society was revived with a new executive coming into existence with Dr Hazel Mumpansha serving as its president. It has had a well-attended international conference with the first president attending virtually.
Top anaesthetists for Ndola Conference
The conference has been convened by the Association of Anaesthetists of Zambia whose president was Dr. Fabricio Casale, of Lusaka. Overseas guests included Professor Fowler of Nigeria, Professor J. Mayrhofer – Secretary of World Federation of Anaesthetist Society of Vienna and Dr. John Beard – President of British Association of Anaesthetists.
Letter from Prof. Dr.O. Mayrhofer
Society of Anesthetists of Zambia received a copy of report to the WFSA Executive Committee and a request to join WFSA
Anesthetic Services in Zambia
The first thirteen doctors graduated from medical school of the University of Zambia in February, 1973. Avenue of consultations exists between Ministry of Health and Aneesthesia Department in Lusaka for decisions on Anaesthetic policy, equipment and staffing.
Our First Member
ELAPID Snake bite
Reprinted from the BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA, Volume 46 No.2, February 1974
