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The WCPT bursary programme helps physical therapists working in low and lower middle-income countries attend congress.
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First key sessions for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 announced
The congress programme includes 23 focused symposia featuring approximately 90 presenters from 38 countries/territories
WHPA press release renews calls for protection of healthcare workers
On World Humanitarian Day, WHPA calls on all parties to conflict to act urgently
Board appoints Presiding Officer and Resolutions Committee for General Meeting
WCPT is pleased to announce the Presiding Officer and Resolutions Committee for to the 19th General Meeting.
WHO calls for organisations to share rehabilitation competency frameworks
The WHO Rehabilitation Programme calls for organisations, associations and institutions to share their rehabilitation-related competency frameworks.
WCPT board recommends six associations for membership
WCPT’s Executive Board has approved six physical therapy associations as provisional member organisations.
WCPT pays tribute to Brian Davey
WCPT has learned of the death of Brian Davey, who served as the WCPT Executive Committee member for the Western Pacific Region (1982-88) and WCPT President (1988-91).
Registration for WCPT Congress 2019 is now OPEN!
You can now register to attend individual days or the full programme, 10-13 May 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.
