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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 42 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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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.
16 July 2025
In an urgent letter to the WHO's Director General, WHPA is sounding the alarm at WHO restructuring which risks sidelining health workforce priorities.
28 May 2025
At the landmark 78th World Health Assembly, WHPA and its member organizations stressed that the health workforce continues to be the backbone of all health care, even amidst global budget constraints and critical health workforce shortages.

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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 42 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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