Author: mkralj
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The Beat of Change: Celia’s Story
Rheumatic fever is a neglected disease that, if left untreated, develops into the life-threatening rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Mozambique is one of the countries with the highest rates of RHD,…
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Reducing heart attack mortality by 30% by 2030 in Argentina
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in Argentina, accounting for a third of all deaths in 2017. It represents the leading cause of premature death in both…
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Addressing the global burden of alcohol use at WHA75
Honourable Chair, Distinguished delegates, The World Heart Federation, supported by Movendi International, applauds your efforts to address the global health challenge of alcohol and encourages adoption of the plan. Even…
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Addressing Noncommunicable Diseases at WHA75
This is a statement made at the 75th World Health Assembly (22-28 May 2022) on Agenda Item 14.1: Follow-up to the political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the…
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Addressing Emergency Preparedness at WHA75
This is a statement made at the 75th World Health Assembly (22-28 May 2022) on Agenda Item 16.2: Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies. Honourable Chair,…
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World Heart Federation provides immediate support to the emergency medical response in Ukraine
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine and its terrible consequences for the Ukrainian people and its battered communities. As hostilities continue, ensuring continued…
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Call for Science: CBC together with WCC 2022
Share your research on a global stage Abstract submission is now open for the 77th Brazilian Congress of Cardiology together with the World Congress of Cardiology. With more than 10,000 people…
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The impact of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular health
GENEVA (20 January 2022) – In a new policy brief, the World Heart Federation (WHF) challenges the widespread notion that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can decrease the risk of…
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WHF wins “Best Campaign” at the International & European Association Awards 2021
The World Heart Federation’s 2021 World Heart Day campaign, “Use Heart to Connect”, was yesterday awarded the prize for Best Campaign at the International & European Association Awards 2021. The…
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World Heart Summit 2022 to be held in Geneva—the heart of global health diplomacy
In 2022, for the very first time, the World Heart Federation’s World Heart Summit will be held in Geneva, Switzerland – the heart of global health policymaking and diplomacy. This…