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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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Davos Declaration Sets Ambitious Goals for Urban Health

Davos, January 21, 2025  – Today at the World Economic Forum, the World Heart Federation and the Novartis Foundation called on global leaders to endorse the Davos Declaration on Urban Heart Health, a bold new initiative aimed at combatting the world’s leading cause of death and disability – cardiovascular disease (CVD).  With urban populations expected […]

World Universal Health Coverage Day: Bridging the gap between commitments and action for cardiovascular health

Thursday 12 December 2024 marks seven years since World Universal Health Coverage Day was established, in recognition of the importance of strong, resilient health systems to ensure access to health services for all. The term Universal Health Coverage expresses into words the powerful goal of tackling health inequalities, which continue to be deeply rooted within […]

Universal Health Coverage

Capturing the true picture of Chagas disease to end its dangerous impacts

Chagas Disease has long been one of the world’s most neglected diseases with a complex prognosis if left undetected and untreated. The Chagas Observatory is a new tool aiming to improve patient outcomes, boost medical approaches, and influence supportive health policy. Now found beyond Latin America, Chagas disease manifests via often subtle symptoms and sometimes […]

Chagas Disease

European Union takes action for the cardiovascular health of its 440 million people

Brussels, 3 December, 2024 — The European Union (EU) has adopted Council Conclusions that will set a milestone for the continent’s cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the leading cause of death in the EU and globally – affects more than 60 million Europeans, accounts for over 1.7 million deaths annually on the continent, and […]