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
Taking up arms against the flu
Guest post: Professor Laurence Sperling, Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Global Health, Founder of The Heart Disease Prevention Center at Emory University and Past-President of The American Society for Preventive Cardiology. The heart is not the first organ we think of during influenza (flu) season. Yet, although influenza impacts the respiratory system, […]
Prevention
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
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View Events CalendarHealthcare professionals play a key role in recommending the annual flu shot as part of the fight against heart dis… https://t.co/yJ6Fx1CyRp
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How do you translate #science into policy? Examples from @fjpinto1960 at a panel discussion on #health policies in… https://t.co/eiWdMzWOED
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RT @GlobalHeartHub: CVD Patient Community - Unite and be heard at the upcoming Unite Summit! Expert speakers include Prof Alberto Alemanno,…
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RT @ncdalliance: Argentina🇦🇷 joins other Latin American countries like Mexico & Chile in the fight against #obesity & #NCDs. @DiputadosAR…
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RT @fjpinto1960: Thank you all #EmergingLeaders @worldheartfed for a fantastic meeting @medicina_lisboa @amibanerjee1 @jletwit http…
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