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
Our Members
Mongolian Heart Association
Latest News
Rejecting Harmful Narratives: Safeguarding Tobacco Control from Industry Interference
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. 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. […]
Tobacco’s Hidden Toll: Addressing Tobacco’s Impact on Our Planet
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 […]
Accelerating Global Tobacco Control: Uneven Progress and Urgent Priorities
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. […]
WHF and Heart Foundation of Australia to Host 2nd World Congress on RHD in Perth, 2026
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
