Perth to host global push to end rheumatic heart disease, once and for all
The world’s leading rheumatic heart disease (RHD) experts will meet in Perth this week to drive efforts to…
From Commitment to Action: Advocating for A New Strategy for NCD Prevention and Control in Europe
This constituency statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation under Agenda Item…
Advancing Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course
This constituency statement was delivered by EHN and WHF under Agenda Item 9 – Ageing Is Living: A Strategy…
Leaving No Child Behind: Advancing Action on Childhood-Onset Heart Disease in Europe
This constituency statement was delivered by Katie Kraft under Agenda Item – General Discussion – at the Seventy-Sixth session of…
Advancing Global Action to Address Childhood-Onset Heart Disease
This statement was submitted in written form under Agenda Item 7 – Address by and Report of the Regional…
From Commitment to Action: Scaling Up Hypertension Control in the Western Pacific
This statement was submitted in written form under Agenda Item 10 – Hypertension Control – at the Seventy-Seventh session of…
Accelerating Tobacco Control Towards a Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Future
This constituency statement was delivered by Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo under Agenda Item 12 – Tobacco Control – at the Seventy-Seventh…
Ensuring Equitable and Affordable Access to Essential Cardiovascular Medicines in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This statement was submitted in written form under Agenda Item 5(e) – Progress Report on the Regional Strategy to…
Investing in Health: Financing Cardiovascular Health for All
This statement was submitted in written form under Agenda Item 6(a) – Advancing Health Financing for Stronger Financial Protection…
Leaving No One Behind: Prioritizing NCDs in Health Emergencies
This statement was delivered by Dr. Taskeen Khan, WHF Advocacy Committee representative for EMRO, under Agenda Item 5(b)…
WHF Board Elections 2026 Results Announced
We are thrilled to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections for the term 2027-28. Join us…
Strengthening Cardiovascular Care in Health Emergencies
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, WHF Advocacy Committee representative for PAHO, under Agenda Item…
Accelerating Action for Cardiovascular Health Across the Americas
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, WHF Advocacy Committee representative for PAHO, under Agenda Item…
World Heart Day 2026: Confronting Africa’s Cardiovascular Challenges
This year, Abuja, Nigeria served as the epicenter of World Heart Day, and perhaps nowhere could the message be…
World Heart Federation brings Servette legends and heart health activities to Stade de Genève
Activities will raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of protecting heart health ahead of World Heart…
Accelerating Action on Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Health in the African Region
This statement was delivered by Prof. Fastone Goma under Agenda Item 18.1 – Progress Report on the Updated Regional…
A new definition of heart attack will help improve the diagnosis of women
New global definition recognises different causes of heart attack and introduces clearer, sex-specific diagnostic criteria Published at the…
Beats of Change – Heart Valve Disease in Women
It can begin with something as ordinary as feeling breathless while taking the stairs. But for some, those…
Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Cardiovascular Health in Africa
This statement was delivered by Prof. Fastone Goma under Agenda Item 10 – Strategy for Financing the Future of…
From evidence to action: The World Heart Federation launches the Framework for A Cardiovascular Health Action Plans
Every 34 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death. Not from a mystery…
World Heart Federation Declares 2026 the Year of Neglected Cardiac Diseases
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is placing neglected cardiac diseases at the centre of the global cardiovascular agenda in 2026,…