About the region
The region has been active in supporting member organisations achieve better structured
In 1991 the region had five members and, after a period of growth, now has 25 members.
The region has established a sub-regional federation for organisations from Francophone countries (mainly in West Africa).
The region is also leading a special project on palliative care
Africa region executive committee
- Chair: Joseph Martial Capo-Chichi, member of Beninoise Association of Physiotherapists – Reeducators
- Vice chair: Priscillah Ondoga, member of Uganda Association of Physiotherapy
- Secretary: Alberta Rockson, member of Ghana Physiotherapy Association
- Public relations officer: Houda Lahlou, member of National Federation of Physiotherapists in Morocco
Strategic objectives
- improve and maintain regular communication and exchange between the board and member countries/territories
strengthen active partnership and collaboration among World Physiotherapy Africa region member organisations and other international partners - encourage sub-regional groupings and collaborations
- strengthen local and regional membership
revive the forum of the Africa physiotherapy educators - develop clinical and academic subgroups of common interests in Africa region
- promote collaborative grant awarded regional projects
Webinars and events
For details about future meetings and events, please contact [email protected]