World Heart Connect
Welcome to World Heart Connect – the World Heart Federation’s virtual events platform.
Go to World Heart Connect18.6m
deaths every year from CVD
31%
of all deaths are from CVD
Our vision
Cardiovascular health for everyone
We believe every human being should have access to the information, care and treatment they need to keep their heart healthy, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education or income.
Who we areCardiovascular health concerns every living person in the world.
From hereditary conditions to lifestyle habits to societal and environmental contexts, our hearts face many threats. This is why in each country and community there are doctors, nurses, carers, researchers, campaigners and advocates for heart health. The World Heart Federation, which I have the privilege to lead for the next two years, is at the helm of the effort to achieve cardiovascular health for everyone, everywhere.
– Prof Fausto Pinto, WHF President 2021-22
Latest News
World Heart Federation calls for strict regulation of e-cigarettes and greater oversight of the industry’s marketing and sales strategies
GENEVA (18 October 2021) – In a new policy brief, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is calling on governments to implement strict regulations on e-cigarettes in a determined effort to stop the e-cigarette epidemic in its tracks. Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional cigarettes, particularly among young […]
Tobacco
Addressing diabetes as a public health challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This is a statement made at the 68th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean on Addressing diabetes as a public health challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds the WHO for its leadership in addressing diabetes worldwide and welcomes the adoption of […]
Diabetes
Accelerating Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This is a statement made at the 68th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean on Accelerating Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in the EMRO Region. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation welcomes the opportunity to address the Regional Committee on one of the most critical subjects of our time. […]
COVID-19
Global Coalition for Circulatory Health calls for major investment in circulatory health to help prevent the next pandemic
In a new Position Paper, Preventing the Next Pandemic: The Case for Investing in Circulatory Health, the Global Coalition for Circulatory Health is calling for increased investment in circulatory health in order to prepare for, or even prevent, the next pandemic. This past year has united us in facing a truly global challenge, but it […]
COVID-19
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View Events CalendarThe #WorldHeartDay Awards are here! Thank you for creating your #UseHeart posters in 2021 ❤️ We've reviewed all t… https://t.co/edQPF78M74
about 16 hours ago
We are calling on governments to: ❌ Ban the sale & distribution of #ecigarettes to minors ❌ Ban the use of flavour… https://t.co/PJPrA3iuXA
about 18 hours ago
#DigitalHealth is here to stay. We're looking forward to our joint session with @escardio during the… https://t.co/IVfdlCnlVW
about 20 hours ago
We need to transform our food systems to prevent #CVD 💔 and #obesity in 🌎... but how? Join us tomorrow at 5 PM CEST… https://t.co/t1dFADOTXH
about 22 hours ago
Are e-cigarettes a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes? How does vaping affect the heart? Download o… https://t.co/ildWT85PbA
8:25 - 20 October