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The WHPA brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians and speaks for more than 41 million health care professionals in more than 130 countries. The WHPA works to improve global health and the quality of patient care and facilitates collaboration among the health professions and major stakeholders.
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10 April 2025
Save the date: Secure your place at the WHPA side event at WHA78 on 19 May 2025 on investing in the health workforce to deliver UHC. Register now!
3 April 2025
Health workforce shortages are endangering patient safety, according to leaders of WHPA member organizations speaking at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety.
25 March 2025
To beat air pollution, include health professionals in decision making for clean air, says WHPA at invitation-only global conference.

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WHPA brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and physicians and speaks for more than 41 million health care professionals in more than 130 countries. WHPA works to improve global health and the quality of patient care and facilitates collaboration among the health professions and major stakeholders.

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