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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 Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Ms Pervan brings over two…
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WHF announces new CEO and COO Leadership
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Mr Finn-Jarle Rode, and extends a very warm welcome as he joins the team. Mr Rode…
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Emerging Leaders Programme 2025: Applications are now open
Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme 2025, which will focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with an emphasis on Implementation Science.…
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5th International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: Let’s call for urgent global air pollution and health action
Statement by the Global Youth Strategy (GYS) on Air Pollution and Climate Health, supported by the World Heart Federation. Today on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies,…
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International INTERASPIRE Study published in European Heart Journal reveals major gaps in Preventive Care for Coronary Heart Disease Patients
Press release originally published here. INTERASPIRE, a groundbreaking international study, has revealed serious gaps in the implementation of guideline standards for secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among patients with…
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International Women’s Day: USE ❤️ FOR WOMEN
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 35% of deaths in women each year – more than ALL cancers combined. It can affect women of any age. Yet, CVD in women…
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Advocating for a tobacco-free world at COP10
The World Heart Federation (WHF) proudly represented the global cardiovascular community at the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC),…
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Addressing novel and emerging tobacco products at COP10
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC in Panama. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,…
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Addressing global progress in implementation of the WHO FCTC at COP10
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC in Panama. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,…
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WHF at the 154th WHO Executive Board
The World Heart Federation was an active presence throughout the 154th Executive Board (EB154) of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland from 22-27 January 2024. Advocacy Committee Chair Trevor…