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The WHPA brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians and speaks for 47 million health care professionals in 179 countries and territories. 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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15 October 2025
Registration open! WHPA’s WAAW 2025 webinar explores how interprofessional collaboration can strengthen antimicrobial stewardship and continuity of care for people living with NCDs, building on recent UN commitments to tackle both AMR and NCDs globally.
25 September 2025
WHPA leaders at the United Nations HLM on NCDs call on governments to turn commitments into action.
19 August 2025
On World Humanitarian Day, WHPA and humanitarian partners are urging world leaders to protect health professionals in conflict zones and fund stronger health systems.

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Who we are

WHPA brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and physicians and speaks for 47 million health care professionals in 179 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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