5.7M
people die from CVD every year in the Western Pacific
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the Western Pacific, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths.
The region is also home to the world’s largest burden of rheumatic heart disease, which remains a major health issue in low- and middle-income countries in the Western Pacific Region, as well as among Indigenous communities in Australia and New Zealand.
CVD is the number one cause of death in the region
82,000
people die from rheumatic heart disease every year in the region
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PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition highlight the central role of women in eliminating the disease
World Chagas Disease Day 2026: Official Statement 08/04/2026 World Chagas Disease Day: April 14, 2026 For World Chagas Disease Day (April 14), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Global Chagas Coalition called for strengthening the response to this disease and highlighted the role of women in early detection, prevention, and care. Under the theme “Women at […]
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Advancing Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Long-Term Conditions
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. However, most people living with CVD also have multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and mental health disorders. Despite this, health systems remain largely organised around single diseases, resulting in fragmented care and a high treatment burden. To address this challenge, […]
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Advancing ambitious ncd and cardiovascular agendas at who Executive Board 158
The World Heart Federation (WHF) actively represented the global cardiovascular community at the 158th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, which was held from 02 to 07 February 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHF delegation, headed by Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Chair of its Advocacy Committee, delivered a series of statements across multiple […]
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Positioning Health as a Foundation for Social and Economic Development
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 26 – Economics of Health for All – at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board. Distinguished delegates, We welcome WHO’s strategy on the Economics of Health for All. The strategy rightly positions […]
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