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 LeaderOn 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
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 […]
The World Heart Federation (WHF) Heart Café at the ACC Congress 2025 in Chicago provided an exceptional platform for global leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates to come together and engage in six insightful and solution-driven discussions on the most pressing issues in cardiovascular health. The sessions fostered multidisciplinary dialogue, promoting meaningful exchange and driving forward […]
GENEVA, 27 March 2025: Millions of lives—and billions in healthcare costs—are at stake due to one critical but often ignored issue: failure to follow treatment plans. The World Heart Federation (WHF) warns that non-adherence to medication, lifestyle recommendations, and overall healthcare plans is fuelling preventable hospitalizations, worsening health outcomes, and straining healthcare budgets worldwide. To […]
