Regulated health professionals are key to meeting commitments made in the Astana Declaration
WCPT has welcomed the strong emphasis to strengthen health care systems and support the global health workforce set out in the Astana Declaration.
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World Physiotherapy board announces host city location for congress in 2029
Find out where World Physiotherapy Congress 2029 will be held
World Physiotherapy membership votes to admit new member organisations
National physiotherapy associations admitted
WCPT urges UN member states to set commitments on noncommunicable diseases
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 pays tribute to AJ Fernando
WCPT has learned of the death of Prof AJ Fernando, who served as WCPT President (1991-95).
Engagement and advocacy are highlights in WCPT’s annual review
Engagement and advocacy were key highlights of WCPT activities during 2017, and feature heavily in the recently-published annual review.
One year on from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
In September 2017 Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, one of the most devastating hurricanes in the island’s history.
Appeal launched to create physical therapy building in Nepal
Physical therapists in Nepal launch appeal to create a dedicated building for the Department of Physiotherapy at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences.
