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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Become an Emerging LeaderGautam Satheesh, 2024 Emerging Leader Cardiovascular disease is still the world’s largest killer, with hypertension as its silent, relentless accomplice. Hypertension alone drives over half of its deaths, accounting for one in five of all deaths—more than all infectious diseases combined. Its other steadfast accomplices include diabetes and obesity, which causes 11% and 10% […]
Medical advances in the last two decades—including novel therapeutics, the use of artificial intelligence to support diagnosis, and innovative models of care such as telemedicine—have helped countries make tremendous progress in understanding, preventing and treating cardiovascular disease (CVD). Yet, CVDs remain the world’s biggest killer, with more than 20 million people dying each year. […]
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is honoring Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Nancy’s extraordinary leadership and lifelong commitment to transforming cardiovascular health on a global scale. Under Nancy’s bold leadership, the Association has become a global […]
GENEVA, 28 August 2025: The World Heart Federation (WHF) is partnering with sports organizations, hospitals, universities, and businesses to urge people to commit to a month of exercise as part of the battle to tackle heart disease. With this year marking the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day, WHF is launching a global campaign called […]
