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People living with NCDs need safe, coordinated care throughout their lives. Delivering that care starts with investing in the health professionals who provide it.
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Health workforce shortages are endangering patient safety, according to leaders of WHPA member organizations speaking at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety.
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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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