Author: mzelenkovski
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Discussing the potential WHO pandemic treaty at #wha77
This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 13.4 Distinguished delegates, We welcome the report summarizing…
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Discussing the general programme of work of WHO at #wha77
This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 17 Distinguished delegates, We welcome the progress made…
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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: WORLD HEART FEDERATION ANNOUNCES 2024 AWARD WINNERS
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the World Heart Federation recognized exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health at the World Heart Awards during the Gala Dinner of the World Heart Summit. These…
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New report highlights worsening levels of cardiovascular illness and deaths from air pollution
Listen to WHF Vice President Elect, Dr Amam MBAKWEM, talking with the BBC World Service about the air pollution report’s findings and recommendations. Air pollution is the greatest single…
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World Heart Grants 2024 are open!
We are delighted to open applications for a new round of World Heart Grants, available exclusively to WHF Members. The World Heart Grants support our Members’ efforts to raise awareness…
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One to watch: An urgent call for early detection of rheumatic heart disease and more equitable cardiovascular care
Access to imaging technologies allows for early screening and intervention, positively impacting outcomes for patients with heart diseases. An urgent call for early screening in Rheumatic Heart Disease is a…
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It is time to screen for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in the United States
The World Heart Federation is excited to celebrate the first-ever HoFH Awareness Day with the international FH and HoFH communities on 4 May 2024. Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is an…
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WHF partners with Clean Air Fund to combat air pollution’s impact on heart health
In 2023 the World Heart Federation was proud to begin engagement in a new series of activities in partnership with the Clean Air Fund (CAF) through their Health Grant programme.…
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LP(a) Awareness day: Interview with expert Dr Pablo Corral
Listen to our Lp(a) Awareness day article: This Sunday 24 March is Lp(a) awareness day. Lp(a), sometimes called ‘lipoprotein little a’ or spoken of as ‘LP little a’, is…