Author: mzelenkovski
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World Heart Federation launches global Don’t Miss a Beat campaign to address impact of heart disease
GENEVA, 28 August 2025: The World Heart Federation (WHF) is partnering with sports organizations, hospitals, universities, and businesses to urge people to commit to a month of exercise as part…
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From the WHO African Region to the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs: WHF’s Key Priorities for Cardiovascular Health
This statement was delivered by Dr. Lilian Mbau, our Advocacy Committee member for AFRO, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, under agenda item 16.9 –…
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Building Health Security in Africa: Equity, Resilience, and Continuity of Cardiovascular Care
This statement was delivered by Dr. Lilian Mbau, our Advocacy Committee member for AFRO, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, under agenda item 13 –…
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World Heart Federation honors American Heart Association CEO for lifetime of impact
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown to receive honor August 29 in Madrid as part of the European Society of Cardiology annual conference DALLAS and MADRID, August 26, 2025 —…
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Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Climate-Driven Health Risks: A Call to Integrate Health into Climate Action
This statement was delivered under agenda item 18.3 – Climate change and health – at the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly by the World Heart Federation on behalf of: NCD Alliance…
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Addressing Pollution to Protect Cardiovascular Health: A Call for Urgent Action on Lead and Air Quality
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 18.1 – The impact of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health– at the seventy-eighth world health assembly.…
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Towards Safe and Trusted Health Systems: Addressing Substandard and Falsified Medical Products
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 13.5 – Substandard and Falsified Medical Products – at the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,…
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Turning the Tide on NCDs: Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health Now
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 13.1 – Noncommunicable Diseases – at the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart…
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Elevating NCDs in the Global Health Security Agenda
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 17.1 – WHO’s Work in Health Emergencies – at the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished…
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Bias and inadequate treatment threaten heart health for millions facing obesity and CVD risk, warns World Heart Federation
GENEVA, 17 May 2025: Stigma and misunderstanding of obesity are preventing people from receiving adequate treatment for the disease, which is increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a new…