About Us
About ASAI
The Founding of ASAI
The Albanian Society of Anesthesiologists & Intensivists (ASAI) was founded in 1984 under the leadership of Prof. Tritan Shehu. ASAI in 1985 had about 100 anesthesiologists members.
ASAI is a non-political and non-profit medical organization.
ASAI aims to increase awareness and influence the re-dimensioning of the social, medical and scientific progress of the entire Albanian society.
ASAI operates as an independent social and medical entity that brings together Albanian doctors with the aim of promoting professional and scientific advancement, training and education for the new generation, scientific advocacy and encouraging new concepts to formulate strategies for enhancing the current Anesthetic-Reanimation framework and fostering European integration.
Timeline
Society Timeline
The key milestones in the development of the Albanian Society of Anesthesiologists & Intensivists, from its founding to the present day. It reflects decades of professional collaboration, education, and scientific progress that have contributed to advancing anesthesia and intensive care practice in Albania.
The society was established to unite anesthesiologists and advance care in Albania.
ASAI joined international anesthesia networks, strengthening global cooperation.
ASAI become member of European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)
ASAI advances anesthesia in Europe, hosting CONNECT.Albania 2026 congress.
Testimonial
About CONNECT
ASAI reaches a major milestone by organizing CONNECT.Albania 2026, a landmark European congress that highlights the advancement of anaesthesiology and intensive care in Albania and the region.
“This will be a historic moment for anaesthesiology and intensive care in Albania and in the region. CONNECT.Albania 2026 will bring the European scientific community to Tirana, expand high-quality training opportunities, and support the development of our speciality through a programme that responds directly to our needs. Our collaboration with the ESAIC will introduce new expertise in areas such as simulation-based education, patient safety, and sustainable perioperative care. CONNECT.Albania 2026 will strengthen professional exchange within Albania and with neighbouring countries, reflect the ESAIC’s trust in our community, and reinforce our shared commitment to improving clinical standards and patient outcomes.”
"This year, for the first time, we will hold the CONNECT meeting, an ESAIC–National Society Collaborative Congress, to foster collaboration with national societies that cannot host Euroanaesthesia, enhancing knowledge sharing and education, advancing professional growth, and facilitating networking and future collaborations. We are delighted to begin this new chapter in Albania. ASAI has shown remarkable commitment, and we look forward to creating a meaningful and impactful event together. So, save the date for the first meeting in Tirana, Albania, on 6-7 November 2026."
"The CONNECT meeting is conceived as a two-day event focused on science, education, and networking, with an emphasis on accessibility for international participants and a limited number of parallel sessions. It provides the hosting Society with the opportunity to organise a high-quality scientific program in which both local and international speakers can share their knowledge with the audience. At the same time, it offers ESAIC the chance to strengthen its collaboration with National Societies, connect with colleagues who may not yet be familiar with ESAIC, and promote its values of inclusion, education, and scientific engagement in countries where hosting Euroanaesthesia is not feasible for logistical reasons.”
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Prof. Asc. Saimir KUCI
Prof. Tritan SHEHU
Prof. Asc. Alma CANI
Dr. Ervin BEJKO
Prof. Asc. Krenar LILAJ
Prof. Asc. Alfred IBRAHIMI
Prof. Asc. Mustafa BAJRAKTARI
Prof. Rudin DOMI
Prof. Asc. Majlinda NACO
Prof. Hektor SULA
Prof. Asc. Roland XHAXHO
Alma LUMANI
Life Experience
42+ Years of Experience in Intensive Care
With more than 42 years of professional experience, the Albanian Society of Anesthesiologists & Intensivists has played an important role in advancing anesthesia and intensive care practice in Albania. Through education, scientific collaboration, and professional development, the Society continues to support high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.
Office
+355 069 862 55 49
Rruga e Dibres, Qendra Spitalore Universitare "Nene Tereza", Sherbimi i Anestezi-Reanimacionit, Tirana, Albania
About ASAI
ASAI is a non-political and non-profit medical organization. ASAI aims to increase awareness and influence the re-dimensioning of the social, medical and scientific progress of the entire Albanian society.
Society
Contact
+355 069 862 55 49
info@asai.al
Rruga e Dibres, Qendra Spitalore Universitare "Nene Tereza", Sherbimi i Anestezi-Reanimacionit, Tirana, Albania
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