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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.
Almost 2,000 people have registered at the super early bird rate for WCPT Congress 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
WCPT has welcomed the strong emphasis to strengthen health care systems and support the global health workforce set out in the Astana Declaration.
WCPT, as part of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), has urged UN member states to set clear and measurable commitments around noncommunicable diseases.
WCPT has learned of the death of Prof AJ Fernando, who served as WCPT President (1991-95).
Engagement and advocacy were key highlights of WCPT activities during 2017, and feature heavily in the recently-published annual review.
