Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists (ASPA)

The Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists (ASPA) was first mooted in 1999 amongst members of the Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Singapore. Paediatric anaesthesia colleagues from various Asian countries were consulted. With much favourable responses, a Pro-Tem committee for ASPA was formed.

The intention of forming specifically “Asian” society was to highlight needs and issues that are peculiar to Asia. They also wanted to give Their Asian colleagues a platform to share ideas, techniques and experiences. As a platform for interaction between Asian countries with different healthcare needs and capabilities, wTheyhoped to be able to form a network in which trainees from less well endowed anaesthesia communities may benefit from training fellowships in others. They also deliberately kept and (still keep) registration fees for Scientific meetings below what many consider Internationally accepted rates, so as to encourage more Asian participation.