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Report warns cardiovascular disease in Africa is a “time bomb waiting to explode”

14 November, 2024

More air pollution monitoring and research across Africa is urgently needed to avoid cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) overtaking infectious diseases as the leading cause of death on the continent according to a new report. Experts from the Universities of Edinburgh and Essex, working in collaboration with the World Heart Federation, warn that a lack of monitoring […]

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Health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024-2029

31 October, 2024

This joint statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation at the Seventy-Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR EUROPE AGENDA ITEM 10 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The European Heart Network and World Heart Federation applaud WHO and its […]

Framework for resilient and sustainable health systems in the WHO European Region 2025-2030

Framework for resilient and sustainable health systems in the WHO European Region 2025-2030

31 October, 2024

This joint statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation at the Seventy-Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR EUROPE AGENDA ITEM 9 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The European Heart Network and World Heart Federation applaud WHO and its […]

Climate change, the environment and health

30 October, 2024

WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC AGENDA ITEM 14.3 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds WHO and its […]

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Digital Health

30 October, 2024

WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC AGENDA ITEM 13 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation commends the World Health […]

Transformative primary health care

30 October, 2024

WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific. SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC AGENDA ITEM 10 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds the World […]

Advocacy & Communications - 2024 LAC Programme Cohort Announced

2024 LAC Programme Cohort Announced

22 October, 2024

Introducing the Leadership in Advocacy & Communications (LAC) Programme Cohort We’re proud to announce the inaugural cohort of the World Heart Federation’s Leadership in Advocacy and Communications (LAC) Programme, taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 28 October to 1 November. This initiative will bring together 19 participants from 14 countries, each dedicated to advancing cardiovascular […]

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Advocating for Physical Activity and Healthy Cities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

16 October, 2024

This statement was delivered by Prof. Abdulla Shehab, our Advocacy Committee member for EMRO, at the Seventy-First Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. SEVENTY-FIRST SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AGENDA ITEM 3h Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation commends WHO and its Member States […]

WHF Board Elections 2024 Results Announced

WHF Board Elections 2024 Results Announced

14 October, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections for the term 2025-26. Join us in welcoming the newly-elected members: President-Elect: Dorairaj Prabhakaran (India) Vice President-Elect: David Lloyd (Australia) Treasurer: Rick Chazal (United States) Members at Large: Amitava Banerjee (United Kingdom) Andréa Araujo Brandão (Brasil) José Ramón González Juanatey (Spain) Tanya Hall […]

Plan of action for strengthening information systems for health 2024 – 2030

Strategy for strengthening the essential public health functions to accelerate health systems transformation 2024-2034

14 October, 2024

This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Americas SEVENTY-SIXTH SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE AMERICAS AGENDA ITEM 4.6 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation commends the World Health Organization and its […]

Monitoring progress and acceleration plan for NCDs in the South-East Asia region

Monitoring progress and acceleration plan for NCDs in the South-East Asia region

11 October, 2024

This statement was delivered by Dr. Shamim Hayder Talukder, our Advocacy Committee member for SEARO, at the Seventy-Seventh Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia SEVENTY-SEVENTH SESSION OF THE WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR SOUTH-EAST ASIA AGENDA ITEM 9.6 Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds WHO and its Member States for […]