Welcome to WCPT Africa Region

You are welcome to the website of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Africa Region (WCPTA).

The WCPTA has been active in supporting Member Organisations achieve better structured physical therapy services and education programmes.

The 5th WCPT Africa Congress was held in Lusaka, Zambia in 2004. The theme was "Facing a Challenge", addressing issues such as physiotherapy education, service delivery, and the involvement of physiotherapists in managing people with HIV/AIDS. 

In August 2006 the 6th WCPT Africa Biannual Scientific Congress and General Meeting was hosted by the Association of Physiotherapists in Tanzania with participants from physical therapy organisations in 12 countries: Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda.  The theme, "Addressing Diseases of Lifestyle" reflected the rise of lifestyle diseases such as heart diseases, chronic pulmonary diseases, diabetes and obesity in African communities. 

From August 18-22, 2008, the 7th WCPT Africa Biannual Scientific Congress and General Meeting will be hosted by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy at the International Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria. We look forward to having delegates from all the Member organizations in attendance.