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Health day COP31

WHPA urges COP31 to put health at the heart of climate action

WHPA members call for health professionals and resilient health systems to be prioritised in global climate action

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Japanese Physical Therapy Association celebrates 60 years

Marking the 60th anniversary of physiotherapy in Japan, reflecting on the past and looking to the future.

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Warning about accommodation for WCPT Congress 2019

WCPT is aware that some speakers and delegates to WCPT Congress 2019 may have been contacted by companies, or individuals, claiming to be affiliated with the congress to discuss accommodation.

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WCPT calls for more support for rehabilitation

WCPT, together with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), has undertaken some collaborative advocacy to ensure rehabilitation is a key component of any health care strategy that has a goal of maintaining functional capacity and independence.