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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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WHF President Prof. Jagat Narula Delivers Key Statement at UN Hearing on NCDs and Mental Health

This statement was delivered by Prof. Jagat Narula, President of the World Heart Federation, at the UN Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs in response to a panel discussion on Tackling the Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health and Well-Being Through Multisectoral and Effective Governance and Collaborative Action. Distinguished delegates, colleagues and partners, Cardiovascular disease remains […]

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH TAKES CENTRE STAGE WITH NEW MEP GROUP

A significant step forward in addressing the leading cause of death in Europe took place with the official launch of the MEP Cardiovascular Health Group in the European Parliament. Chaired by MEP Romana Jerković (S&D, Croatia), this cross-party group placed prevention and the tackling of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at the forefront of the EU’s health […]

WORLD CHAGAS DISEASE DAY 2025 – Six Commitments Against Chagas Disease

On 14 April, World Chagas Disease Day, member organizations of the Global Chagas Coalition are sharing and encouraging the adoption of six commitments to their goal of doing more to help eliminate this disease as a public health problem: More access to comprehensive care. More investment in Research & Development (R&D). More support for surveillance, […]

Chagas Disease

WHF announces new CEO and COO Leadership

The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Mr Finn-Jarle Rode, and extends a very warm welcome as he joins the team. Mr Rode brings a wealth of experience in strategic management and team leadership, much of it steeped in development, capacity-building, negotiation, forging partnerships, and humanitarian assistance. His […]

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