The Order of Physiotherapists joins the celebration of World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, highlighting the importance of the contribution of physiotherapists in crisis, disaster and humanitarian intervention scenarios.
On this day, dedicated to honouring professionals who risk their lives to save and improve the lives of others, the Order reinforces the importance of Physiotherapy as an essential component of humanitarian responses. In situations of conflict, natural disasters or disease outbreaks, physiotherapists play a fundamental role in the rehabilitation, mobilisation and support of affected populations.
The Order of Physiotherapists also reaffirms its commitment to the training, preparation and ongoing qualification of these professionals to act effectively in critical contexts, where their intervention contributes to increasing the reach and effectiveness of aid operations. In addition to the direct clinical response, physiotherapists also play an important role in mitigating the consequences of gender-based violence, which tends to worsen in emergency scenarios.
In marking this date, the Order honours all the professionals who, with courage and dedication, strive every day to improve the lives of others, reaffirming their commitment to promoting human dignity and strengthening the role of Physiotherapy as a transforming agent in humanitarian actions around the world.