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WHF welcomes the SEAHEARTS initiative at SEARO RCM76
This is a statement made at the 76th WHO Regional Committee session for South-East Asia. The World Heart Federation, together with Movendi International, the NCD Alliance, Bangladesh NCD Alliance, SEAR…
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Join the World Heart Challenge, starting 1 November!
To mark the release of the WHF Policy Brief “More people, More active, More often for heart health – Taking action on physical activity”, the World Heart Federation is organizing…
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WHF Policy Brief on Physical Activity: More people, More active, More often for heart health
Recent trends such as growth in motorised transport, sedentary work, labour-saving devices, urbanization and screen-based recreation have contributed to a dramatic decrease in physical activity: 28% of adults and more…
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Statement on Health emergency preparedness, response and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024–2029
This was a statement delivered at the 73rd Session of the World Health Organization RCM for the EURO Region. Honourable Chair, distinguished delegates, On behalf of the European Heart…
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2023 Emerging Leaders cohort: Digital health and cardiovascular disease
The 2023 Emerging Leaders Seminar took place in Sydney, Australia and brought together a team of Emerging Leaders from 19 countries across five continents. Between 16 and 20 October 2023,…
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World Mental Health Day: How does mental wellbeing affect the heart?
Have you ever paused to consider how your emotional state is affecting your heart? Today, on World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to explore the profound connection between…
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Calling attention to the burden of NCDs in children at UNGA78
This is a statement made at the Pan American Health Organization during the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. Honorable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, On behalf of the American…
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Ecuador leads global World Heart Day celebrations
The annual celebrations for World Heart Day 2023, aimed at promoting heart health and advocating for universal access to cardiovascular care, are in full swing in Quito, Ecuador. The comprehensive…
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#UseHeart movement rallies for change as heart disease continues to claim most lives
GENEVA, 29 September 2023 – This World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is urging all sectors and citizens to join forces and take down cardiovascular disease (CVD) from…
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WHF at UNGA78 in New York
Health was at the top of the global agenda the third week of September with three UN High-Level Meetings addressing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response (PPPR),…