SAARC ASSOCIATION OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS (SAARC-AA)

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South Asian Association for Regional Co-Operation (SAARC) was established when its charter was formally adopted in the year 1985 by the seven heads of State or Governments to provide platform for the people of South Asia to work together in the spirit of friendship, trust and understanding to accelerate the process of economic and social development in the seven member states.

Inspired by SAARC, SAARC-AA (formerly known as SACA) was founded in the year 1991. With the support and guidance of WFSA, the vision of the founders was based on the ancient links, contemporary needs and the future potential that existed amongst the SAARC Nations Anaesthesiologists.

To share the common problems / challenges in the profession and secondly to encourage to share the knowledge and expertise under one roof is the primary objective of SAARC-AA in bringing together the anaesthesiologists of eight SAARC nations.

Till today Nine congresses have been held, once in two years, in different SAARC nations and currently the10th Congress of the SAARC-AA will be held in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh from 22nd - 24th February, 2013. We extend a warm welcome to all the fellow colleagues of the SAARC nations to attend this mega scientific gathering and make this the most memorable event.

Dr. Akhtar Aziz Khan
President -SAARC-AA

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