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 LeaderThis statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Madame Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds Parties for reaffirming their commitments under Articles 5.2(b) and 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. […]
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation commends Parties for the progress made in protecting the environment from tobacco-related harms and product waste. The impact of […]
This joint statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Madam President, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) commend Parties for the strides made since 2023. […]
The World Heart Federation (WHF), together with its member the Heart Foundation of Australia, is proud to announce that Perth has been selected to host the second edition of the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease on 12-14 November 2026. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects more than 40 million people worldwide and contributes to nearly 2% of all cardiovascular deaths. It […]
Rheumatic Heart Disease
