Global experts update heart failure definition to improve prevention, diagnosis and care
Updated international definition of heart failure introduces new classification system and emphasizes earlier detection and personalized treatment DALLAS,…
Extreme heat and the heart
Record-breaking heat is affecting countries around the world, with Europe among the hardest hit as the continent continues…
World Heart Federation Stands with Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed so many lives…
World Heart Federation Appoints Borjana Pervan as Chief Executive Officer
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Borjana Pervan as its new…
Designed to Addict: Newer Tobacco and Nicotine Products Are a Threat to Cardiovascular Health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to celebrate World No Tobacco Day – under the banner Unmasking…
WHF calls for stronger action on cardiovascular health at the 79th World Health Assembly
The World Heart Federation represented its Members and the global cardiovascular community at the 79th World Health Assembly, which was held from 18 to…
Placing NCDs and Cardiovascular Disease at the Heart of the 2030 Agenda
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 12.6 – Health…
Reframing Rehabilitation for Lifelong Cardiovascular Health
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 15.1 – Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health…
Strengthening Primary Healthcare for NCDs, Mental Health, and UHC
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Ensuring Inclusive and Accountable Global Health Architecture Reform
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Accelerating Action on Stroke Through a WHO Resolution
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Stroke Organization, with contributions from the World Heart…
From Declaration to Implementation: Strengthening Circulatory Health in NCD Responses
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the International Society of Nephrology, with contributions from the World…
Turning NCD Commitments into Action: Delivering on the 2025 Political Declaration
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health and NCDs in Emergency Settings
This statement was delivered by Prof. Julie Redfern, WHF Board Member, under Agenda Item 14.1 – WHO’s Work…
79th World Health Assembly – joint event on Closing the Gap in Cardiovascular Health: Delivering Prevention through National Plans, Primary Care, and Integrated Action
WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Closing…
79th World Health Assembly – joint event on Addressing Obesity to Reduce the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease
WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Addressing…
Most children have zero access to life-saving cardiovascular care, says new report from World Heart Federation
GENEVA, 16 May 2026: Over 90% of children in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) live in paediatric heart…
€500 Billion Disease Burden: EU Leaders Urged to Protect Investment in Cancer and Cardiovascular Health
Joint Appeal to EU Leaders to Keep Health at the Core of EU Priorities Brussels, 20 April 2026…
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…
Advancing Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Long-Term Conditions
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…