Revolutionizing CVD Data: Introducing the all-new World Heart Observatory
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new and enhanced World Heart Observatory – your go-to global…
Calling attention to the burden of NCDs in children at UNGA78
This is a statement made at the Pan American Health Organization during the 78th General Assembly of the United…
Ecuador leads global World Heart Day celebrations
The annual celebrations for World Heart Day 2023, aimed at promoting heart health and advocating for universal access…
#UseHeart movement rallies for change as heart disease continues to claim most lives
GENEVA, 29 September 2023 – This World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is urging all sectors…
WHF at UNGA78 in New York
Health was at the top of the global agenda the third week of September with three UN High-Level…
FH Awareness Day 2023: Shedding light on a rare cardiovascular disease
Familial hypercholesterolemia, commonly referred to as FH, is a genetically inherited condition causing raised cholesterol from birth. Untreated,…
Health Organizations Host Forum on Innovation and the Health Care Workforce
In conjunction with the UN General Assembly, the American College of Cardiology, NCD Alliance and World Heart Federation,…
World Heart Federation partners with IQNITER to promote heart health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) and IQNITER are joining forces to advance heart health awareness on the occasion…
Argentine Society of Cardiology: The role of agroecology in cardioecology’s vision
The document of the World Heart Federation “World Heart Vision 2030” states: “Our global vision is to create…
World Heart Grants 2023 Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 17 WHF Member organizations that have been selected to receive a World…
Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, and Long COVID: Insights from WHF Study Presented at ESC Congress 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted early the critical importance of understanding the virus’s impact on various organ systems, including…
Call to Action on Addressing the Global Burden of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases
On 27 August 2023, the global pediatric and adult congenital cardiac community will gather in Washington, D.C., at…
World Heart Federation welcomes landmark decision to include polypill in WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
Following a concerted campaign by cardiovascular health advocates, led by the World Heart Federation, the World Health Organization…
World Heart Federation Partners with Philips Foundation to Provide Half a Million Children at Risk of Rheumatic Heart Disease with Access to Life-Saving Early Detection
Geneva/Singapore July 19, 2023: The World Heart Federation (WHF) and Philips Foundation announced today a ground-breaking partnership to…
2023 Emerging Leaders cohort announced
The 2023 Emerging Leaders cohort, which includes candidates from 19 countries across 5 continents, has been announced. The…
World No Tobacco Day 2023: Hearts need food, not tobacco
In line with the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day campaign, the World Heart Federation encourages everyone…
Addressing the health impacts of air pollution at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda…
Strengthening rehabilitation in health systems at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda…
Welcoming the updated WHO Best Buys at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda item…
Addressing the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda item…
Integrating NCDs into Universal Health Coverage at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 76th World…