Author: mkralj
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Colours to Save Heart engages community leaders in Maputo, Mozambique
Throughout the month of October, our partners in Mozambique organized a series of community outreach activities in the KaMavota neighbourhood of Maputo as part of the Colours to Save Hearts…
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12,000 hearts united for better cardiovascular care
Last week, more than 12,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and health advocates joined us in Rio de Janeiro for the 2022 World Congress of Cardiology, which was held in conjunction with the 77th Brazilian…
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Announcing the WHF Board 2023-24
We are pleased to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections 2022, and welcome the newly-elected members of the WHF Board 2023-24, who will be joining incoming President…
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Cholesterol risks and remedies: A Roadmap to improve cardiovascular health
Increasingly, evidence is equipping us with ways to manage our blood cholesterol levels that can mitigate or prevent dangerous cardiovascular conditions. The updated World Heart Federation Roadmap for Cholesterol delves…
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The polypill could avoid millions of premature deaths, heart attacks and strokes every year, say leading cardiology experts
Global health has paid a deadly price for not using simple, low-cost blood pressure lowering drugs, statins and aspirin widely in the form of a single pill, also known as…
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Don’t miss these key sessions at CBC/WCC 2022!
The Final Programme for the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology together with the World Congress of Cardiology is now available online! Build your own programme and create your unique congress experience…
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Honouring Dr Jeremiah Stamler, father of preventive cardiology
Well renowned Cardiovascular researcher Professor Jeremiah Stamler, affectionately known as Jerry, passed away at the age of 102 earlier this year. He was one of the founders of the Ten…
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Addressing air pollution in the WHO African region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the World Health Organization RCM for the AFRO Region on Agenda item 13: Updated regional strategy for the management of environmental determinants…
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Addressing noncommunicable diseases in the WHO African region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the World Health Organization RCM for the AFRO Region on Agenda item 7: PEN-Plus – A regional strategy to address severe…
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WHF partners with the American College of Cardiology to host ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans in March 2023
The World Heart Federation is thrilled to announce that the 2023 World Congress of Cardiology will be held in New Orleans in partnership with the American College of Cardiology.…