The World Health Professions Alliance speaks for more than 41 million health professionals worldwide, assembling essential knowledge and experience from the key health professions in more than 130 countries.
The 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. The WHPA works to improve global health and the quality of patient care and facilitates collaboration among the health professions and major stakeholders.
WHPA data was published this week documenting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on health professionals worldwide. A first of its kind, the report highlights the urgent need to protect and safeguard health professionals, based on survey data collected by WHPA members during the pandemic.
WHPA has been invited to contribute its expertise and represent the voices of health professionals around the world at the WHO’s Fifth Global Forum on Human Resources for Health. Register today for our parallel session on the impacts of Covid on the professions: Monday 3 April, 10.45-12.15 CET, online.