Author: whf manager
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The first High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development
The first High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, supported by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recently concluded at the UN Headquarters in New York.…
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WHO Consultation on Draft Updated Appendix 3
On 25 August 2016, the World Heart Federation participated in a consultation on the recently updated draft of Appendix 3, held at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland.…
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World Heart Federation welcomes the launch of NCD Alliance Lanka
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been on a protracted rise in Sri Lanka to become the leading cause of disability, morbidity and mortality in the country: ‘In 2012, 65%-75% of in-patient…
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World Humanitarian Day 2016
19 August 2016 marked the 8th World Humanitarian Day, a United Nations initiative which celebrates humanitarian aid workers. This year, World Humanitarian Day focused on ‘Youth in Humanitarian Action’. This…
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Power your life on World Heart Day 2016
This World Heart Day, we want everyone to understand what they can do to fuel their hearts and power their lives. We’re sending out the message that your heart is…
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Michael R. Bloomberg appointed WHO Global Ambassador for Non-Communicable Diseases
The World Heart Federation (WHF) welcomes the appointment of Mr Michael Bloomberg, philanthropist, as World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). NCDs are responsible for almost 43…
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Emerging leaders application process postponed until early 2017
Created in 2014, World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders is among the first international training programmes on cardiovascular implementation research. Its main objective is to build up capacity, professional development, mentorship,…
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World Heart Federation will be at the ESC Congress in Rome
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress will be held in Rome from the 27 to 31 August. This year the spotlight is on ‘The Heart Team’, highlighting the importance…
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World Heart Federation update on WHO FENSA process
The World Heart Federation has produced an update on the WHO FENSA process, which we have been tracking with interest. FENSA stands for ‘Framework for Engagement with Non-State Actors’; it…
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WHF applauds Fiji’s tax increases on tobacco, alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages
As of 23 June 2016, the Government of Fiji has increased taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages1.Tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol and unhealthy diets are all targeted by…