The Department of Anesthesia is one of the academic units established under the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) at Werabe University. Our core mission is to produce highly competent, ethical, and compassionate anesthesia professionals who can effectively address the critical need for qualified personnel in the Ethiopian healthcare system. We are committed to delivering quality, evidence-based education, and practical clinical training. Our focus is on equipping graduates with the skills necessary for safe anesthetic administration, patient monitoring, pain management, and critical care support, thereby contributing significantly to improving surgical safety and healthcare outcomes in the region.

The Department of Anesthesiology is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient-centered care across all surgical and medical settings. Our mission encompasses excellence in clinical practice, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive education for the next generation of anesthesia providers.

Vision 

To be a center of excellence in anesthesia education, research, and clinical practice—empowering future professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based anesthesia care
Mission
To provide high-quality, student-centered education in anesthesia that fosters critical thinking, clinical competence, and lifelong learning.
To advance anesthesia practice through innovative research and community engagement, addressing the unique healthcare needs of Ethiopia and beyond.
To cultivate a collaborative academic environment that promotes professional integrity, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Core Values
Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in education, research, and clinical practice.
Integrity: Upholding honesty, ethics, and professionalism in all academic and clinical activities.
Compassion: Delivering patient-centered care with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
Innovation: Embracing new ideas, technologies, and research to advance anesthesia practice.
Collaboration: Promoting teamwork and interdisciplinary partnerships within the university and healthcare community.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes in education and service.
Lifelong Learning: Encouraging continuous personal and professional development among faculty and students.
Service to Community:  Committing to improve health outcomes through outreach, education, and clinical excellence.