19 August 2026
As new weaponry brings more targeted attacks on health professionals, WHPA is calling for protection for all health and humanitarian workers on this World Humanitarian Day.
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.
19 August 2024
Widespread support for WHPA’s call to protect health care in conflicts underlines World Humanitarian Day message to respect international rules of war.
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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. 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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