Author: porrite
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WHF Member Salvando Latidos: Improving the quality of life of Mexicans
Salvando Latidos A.C. is a Mexican non-profit civil organization founded in 2018 focused on the prevention, care, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in people of all ages, mainly those…
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Preventing and controlling NCDs in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, held from 24 to 28 October 2022 in Manila, Philippines.…
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Discussing the Future of Primary Health Care in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, held from 24 to 28 October 2022 in Manila, Philippines.…
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International Pharmaceutical Federation publishes handbook on cardiovascular disease for pharmacists
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 18.6 million deaths every year. While people are needing healthcare more than ever, access to healthcare…
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Advocating for cholesterol control: A World Heart Federation toolkit
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for an estimated 18.6 million deaths every year and remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Raised cholesterol is widely recognized as a major risk factor…
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2022 Emerging Leaders cohort: CVD and Infectious diseases
The 2022 Emerging Leaders Seminar took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina and brought together a team of Emerging Leaders from 17 countries across five continents. Between 17 and 21 October…
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World Amyloidosis Day: Supporting cardiomyopathy patients
Joel Rose is a charity professional and volunteer and has served as Chief Executive of Cardiomyopathy UK for the last seven years. He has dedicated his career to various charitable causes and is…
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Civil society engagement in the Global NCD Compact
On 21 September 2022, the President of Ghana, the Prime Minister of Norway, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus convened the first-ever Annual Gathering of a Group of Heads…
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Four paths to better cardiovascular health: World Heart Vision 2030
Download the media release in Portuguese and Spanish. RIO DE JANEIRO, 13 October 2022 – With a shift in attitude, investment and policy, millions of lives can be saved every…
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First annual gathering of the group of Heads of State and Government on NCDs
On 21 September 2022, the President of Ghana, the Prime Minister of Norway, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus honoured their commitment of convening the first ever Annual Gathering…