Author: whf manager
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Building a platform to support a Decade on Healthy Ageing
From 29-30 October, the World Heart Federation advocacy team, along with Member States and other stakeholders, attended the Global Consultation on the WHO Global Strategy…
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WHO convenes international experts to discuss scaling up of CVD management
From 28-30 October, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a Strategic Technical Meeting on the Management of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) at its headquarters in Geneva. International experts on…
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Registration is now open!
Register before 27 January to take advantage of the early registration fee. With over 150 speakers already confirmed, this year’s Congress promises to be an excellent opportunity to network with…
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How to create healthier cities
In a Guardian livechat which took place on 29 October, a panel of experts, including World Heart Federation CEO Johanna Ralston, discussed how communities from Mexico City to Belfast are…
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World Heart Federation supports tax on sugary drinks and junk food in Mexico
World Heart Federation supports maintaining the tax on food and beverages which are driving up obesity in Mexico.To this end we have released a letter to all Mexican Senators in…
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Western University researcher calls for more attention to the link between reducing strokes and preventing dementia
A worldwide call to action, spearheaded by Western University (Ontario, Canada) researcher Dr. Vladimir Hachinski, is calling for more attention to the link between reducing strokes and preventing dementia. Dr.…
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Support the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association World Stroke Day Campaign
World Heart Federation member the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has created a major campaign to support World Stroke Day today. The campaign invites people of all ages and cultures…
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Abstract submission deadline now extended to 2 November!
Countdown to Congress We have now extended the deadline to submit your abstracts by five days. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research with world leaders and over…
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Children in the City campaign promotes physical activity for children in Romania
A survey looking at physical activity in children aged 7 to 12 living in Romanian low-income urban neighbourhood has revealed that less than a quarter of those interviewed reached…
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Food Policy outlines World Heart Federation principles for working with the food and beverage industry
The context for working with the food and beverage industry has evolved with the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals to guide development over the next 15 years. With this…