Author: whf manager
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European Healthy Stadia Conference 2017: 27 April, Emirates Stadium, London
The initial programme of speaker organisations has been released for the European Healthy Stadia Conference, which will be held on 27 April at Emirates Stadium (London), home of Arsenal…
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ACC 65th Annual Scientific Sessions, Chicago, 2-4 April
Attended by cardiovascular professionals from around the world, the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 65th Sienctific Sessions and Expo promises to be an exciting opportunity for learning, sharing and networking.…
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Emerging Leaders KOMPLY project impacts on smoke-free compliance in Uganda
World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders project team is evaluating local compliance with national smoke-free law. The Ugandan government, which is now being sued by the tobacco industry, will be using…
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How effective is the polypill in preventing global heart disease?
Take a look at the new report which was commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and conducted by Globe Life Sciences, and presented at the Third Cardiovascular Combination Pharmacotherapy Global Summit,…
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A round up of activity from the 140th session of the Executive Board
n recognition of our leading position in cardiovascular health, the World Heart Federation was invited to participate in the 140th World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. We gathered a large…
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World Cancer Day News
Be active in the fight against cancer This World Cancer Day, 4 February, the focus is on ‘showing your support through sport’: a chance to harness the collective power of…
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Meet our new President-Elect, Professor Karen Sliwa
In 2019, Professor Karen Sliwa will become the first female World Heart Federation President (WHF) and the first from the African continent. Karen is regarded the world over as an…
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WHF EB 140 Statement: Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health
On Monday 30 January World Heart Federation’s Joanna Markbreiter delivered a statement under the section Promoting Health through the Life Course at the 140th Session of the WHO Executive Board…
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WHF EB 140 Statement: Promoting Migrant Health
On Tuesday 31 January, World Heart Federation’s Alastair White delivered a statement under the Health Systems agenda item at the 140th Session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland.…
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EB140 Q&A on the Global Shortage of Essential Medicines and Vaccines
On 26 January, Professor Kathryn Taubert delivered a statement during discussions on the Global Shortage of Essential Medicines and Vaccines at the 140th Session of the World Health Organization Executive…