About ESACCPMP

Advancing Care, Saving Lives !

The Ethiopian Society of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine Physicians (ESACCPMP), established in 2000 G.C., is the national professional association representing anesthesiologists in and from Ethiopia. The Society is committed to advancing the standards of anesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine through the promotion of best clinical practices, research, and continuous professional development. Since 2008, ESACCPMP has been affiliated with the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists, enabling it to align national practices with internationally recognized guidelines and innovations. ESACCPMP regularly organizes annual scientific conferences, continuing professional development programs, nd academic forums to strengthen professional capacity. In addition, the Society actively advocates for patient safety, quality healthcare delivery, and the overall advancement of anesthesiology and critical care services in Ethiopia.

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Our Mission

To foster and advance excellence in education, research, anesthesia care, critical care, and pain management practice.

We are dedicated to To advance high standards of education, research, and clinical practice in anesthesia, critical care, and pain management for improved patient outcomes.

Our Vision

Create a setting in which each patient obtains safe, effective, and high-standard anesthesia, critical care, and pain management.

We strive to ensure an environment where every patient receives safe, effective, and high-quality anesthesia, critical care, and pain management services.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, from education to member services.

Ethical Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in medical practice and professional conduct.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of teamwork and shared knowledge to advance medicine.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and technologies that improve patient care.

Equity

We are committed to health equity and accessible care for all.

Sustainability

We promote sustainable healthcare practices for future generations.

Teamwork

We value teamwork as the foundation of safe, effective, and coordinated care, achieved through open communication and shared goals.

Compassion

We provide care with compassion, empathy, and kindness, respecting the dignity and needs of every patient and family.

Professionalism

We uphold professionalism through ethical conduct, clinical competence, responsibility, and respect in all aspects of our work.

Accountability

We uphold accountability by taking responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust in all we do.

Respect

We treat all individuals with respect, dignity, and fairness, valuing diversity and inclusive collaboration.

Achievements

Few among many

Collaboration with Ministry of Health (MoH).
National ACCPM curriculum development.
SaLTs strategic document preparation and implementation.
Anesthesia roadmap development.
Active role in surgical service technical working group at FMOH.
Residency matching program with MoH’s HR wing.
SaLTs surgical strategic plan development.
Clinical audit tool development for surgical and anesthesia services.
PACU service assessment and capacity building.
Patient safety programs (safe obstetrics, pediatric surgery).
National perioperative guideline.
ICU capacity building (admission/discharge, nutrition, COVID guidelines).
Enabled complex surgeries locally, reducing need for travel abroad.
Subspecialty-level training for members in collaboration with WFSA, and PATA.
Expanded residency training sites and increased anesthesiologists.