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World PT Day 2026 materials launched

Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched

World Physiotherapy delegation for WHA79 outside the United Nations building in Geneva

World Physiotherapy strengthens advocacy at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Bringing rehabilitation to the global health stage

Graphic that has a variety of partner logos on right hand side and the words "webinar series - rehabilitation in conflict" on the left.

New global webinar series on rehabilitation in conflict

9 April 2026

An expert-led series for health professionals working in the field

Seven individuals standing in a row in front of two flags, one of which is the flag of Uzbekistan

Exploring opportunities to advance physiotherapy education in Uzbekistan

10 March 2026

World Physiotherapy advances development of physiotherapy education

A physiotherapy instructor stands at the front of a classroom demonstrating a human muscle anatomy model while students in white medical uniforms sit at desks listening and taking notes.

Strengthening rehabilitation training and capacity in Tajikistan

10 March 2026

Advancing physiotherapy education through international partnership

Photo of JPTA receiving Japan Excellent Conference Award 2025

JPTA wins award for World Physiotherapy Congress 2025

19 February 2026

Congratulations to JPTA for receiving the Japan Excellent Conference Award 2025

World Health Professions Alliance

WHPA calls for urgent global action to protect health personnel from violence and persecution

18 February 2026

WHPA warns of a troubling and sustained escalation in violence, intimidation and persecution of health professionals.

Photo of Isao Nara speaking at WCPT Congress in Japan in 1999

World Physiotherapy pays tribute to Isao Nara

10 February 2026

World Physiotherapy pays tribute to Isao Nara