Author: porrite
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Addressing the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda item 13.2: Political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly…
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Integrating NCDs into Universal Health Coverage at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda Item 13.1 Universal Health Coverage. UHC is for:…
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Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,…
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WHA76: Saving lives, driving health for all
The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) will gather the world’s health ministers and policymakers from 21 to 30 May 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Over the week they will deliberate and…
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Speaking for the heart community on Universal Health Coverage
The year 2023 marks a crucial turning point in the global effort to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to the health services they need without suffering from financial hardship.…
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WHF Statement at the UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Universal Health Coverage
This is a statement delivered by Diana Vaca McGhie, Chair of the WHF Advocacy Committee, and Tom Gaziano, Chair of the WHF Science Committee at the UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on…
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Indonesian Heart Foundation takes action against tobacco ads targeting schools
The Indonesian Heart Foundation successfully implemented the “Sekolah Tanpa Advertising Rokok” (School with No Cigarette Advertisement) – STAR initiative from October 2022 to February 2023 in five cities across Indonesia,…
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WHF Roundtable in Ghana: Cardiovascular disease and diabetes on the rise
On 30-31 March 2023, WHF, WHF Member SASNET and the Ministry of Health in Ghana joined forces to discuss the urgency of prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and…
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World Chagas Disease Day: Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care
On the occasion of World Chagas Disease Day on 14 April, WHF, a member of the Global Chagas Disease Coalition, wants to support patient associations in their call for better…
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Ways to better health for our one heart
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more lives globally than any other disease. However, 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes — responsible for a significant portion of the deaths and disabilities…