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World Health Professions Alliance calls for more investment in the health workforce at UN Summit of the Future

The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), is calling on world leaders for the investment in the health workforce needed to meet the commitments made in the Pact for the Future.

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World PT Day 2024 materials launched

Campaign materials for World PT Day 2024 launched

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50 years and counting

A group of physical therapists celebrated a special anniversary at WCPT2019 in Geneva – the 50th anniversary of their graduation from the University of Witwatersrand.

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WCPT speaks out at World Health Assembly

WCPT worked in conjunction with a number of international health care organisations to produce and deliver six statements at the recent World Health Assembly, WHA72.