Advocacy and engagement in South America
Advocacy and engagement were key themes of WCPT’s recent visit to South America.
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World PT Day 2026 materials launched
Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched
WHPA press release renews calls for protection of healthcare workers in conflict settings
10 years after the UN Security Council Resolution 2286, attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities continue
Chance for a WCPT DOVE to join WHO rehabilitation steering group
WHO is seeking nominations for people interested in joining a steering group to help shape a rehabilitation framework.
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.
Super early bird soars away for WCPT Congress 2019
Almost 2,000 people have registered at the super early bird rate for WCPT Congress 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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.
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.
