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World PT Day 2026 materials launched

Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched

Graphic that reads "#NotATarget", image of crosshairs with a red cross through them and six member logos at the bottom

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

Margot Skinner receives Mildred Elson Award from Emma Stokes

Physiotherapy’s highest global honour awarded to Margot Skinner

5 June 2023

World Physiotherapy awards Mildred Elson Award to Margot Skinner

World Physiotherapy member organisations vote to change structure to a charitable incorporated organisation

4 June 2023

Voting delegates vote to revise World Physiotherapy constitution

Photography exhibition, photo 14

Portraits of physiotherapy in global health

3 June 2023

Photography exhibition focuses on portraits of physiotherapy in global health

Member organisations elect World Physiotherapy president and vice president

31 May 2023

President and vice president elected

World Physiotherapy welcomes two new member organisations

5 May 2023

Member organisations vote to admit two national physiotherapy organisations

Candidates announced for election as executive committee members for three regions

27 April 2023

Region executive committee elections in AWP, NAC, SA regions