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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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Emerging Leaders Programme 2025: Applications are now open

Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme 2025, which will focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with an emphasis on Implementation Science. Now in its eleventh year, the WHF Emerging Leaders Programme provides training and networking opportunities in cardiovascular health policy and implementation research for healthcare practitioners, […]

Shaping a Stronger Global Plan of Action on Climate Change and Health: Key Recommendations for Impact

Agenda Item 22 – Climate Change and Health This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation, on behalf of 10 organisations, at the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board.   Constituency Statement This statement is made by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control, […]

Climate Change

Acting on Pollution for Better Cardiovascular Health

Agenda Item 20: The impact of chemicals, waste and pollution on human health This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board   Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, We thank the Director-General for the report and applaud Member States for their recognition of pollution as a risk […]

Air Pollution

Ensuring Cardiovascular Care for Women and Children

Agenda Item 14: Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, We thank the Director-General for the report, highlighting both progress and gaps in efforts to implement the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s […]

Women & CVD