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The Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme was created by the World Heart Federation to form and develop a long-term cadre of experts who collaborate, research, and act to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) globally.

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Advancing Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. However, most people living with CVD also have multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and mental health disorders. Despite this, health systems remain largely organised around single diseases, resulting in fragmented care and a high treatment burden. To address this challenge, […]

Long-term Care

Advancing ambitious ncd and cardiovascular agendas at who Executive Board 158

The World Heart Federation (WHF) actively represented the global cardiovascular community at the 158th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, which was held from 02 to 07 February 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHF delegation, headed by Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Chair of its Advocacy Committee, delivered a series of statements across multiple […]

Economics of Health for All

Primary Health Care

Well-Being and Health Promotion

Positioning Health as a Foundation for Social and Economic Development

This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 26 – Economics of Health for All – at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board.   Distinguished delegates, We welcome WHO’s strategy on the Economics of Health for All. The strategy rightly positions […]

Noncommunicable Diseases

Advancing Well-Being through Action on the Determinants of NCDs

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 23 – Well-Being and Health Promotion – at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board. This statement is delivered by the World Heart Federation on behalf of… World Stroke Organization (WSO) International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) International […]

Noncommunicable Diseases

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