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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 18.6 million deaths every year. While people are needing healthcare more than ever, access to healthcare still remains inadequate in many settings. The pharmaceutical workforce, an essential pillar of the healthcare system, is ideally positioned to strengthen primary care delivery and […]

Cardiovascular disease is responsible for an estimated 18.6 million deaths every year and remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Raised cholesterol is widely recognized as a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, approximately 4.4 million deaths were attributable to elevated LDL cholesterol in 2019.  […]

The 2022 Emerging Leaders Seminar took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina and brought together a team of Emerging Leaders from 17 countries across five continents.  Between 17 and 21 October 2022, 24 participants from 17 countries attended the eighth WHF Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Seminar in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Emerging Leaders have joined a […]

Joel Rose is a charity professional and volunteer and has served as Chief Executive of Cardiomyopathy UK for the last seven years. He has dedicated his career to various charitable causes and is driven by the desire to improve the lives of those he serves. With a passion and talent for rallying people around an important cause, he […]

On 21 September 2022, the President of Ghana, the Prime Minister of Norway, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus convened the first-ever Annual Gathering of a Group of Heads of State and Government for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, alongside the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.   Several Heads of […]

Last week, more than 12,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and health advocates joined us in Rio de Janeiro for the 2022 World Congress of Cardiology, which was held in conjunction with the 77th Brazilian Congress of Cardiology. This historic event brought together some of the biggest names in cardiology for three days of lectures, panel discussions and networking opportunities, […]

  We are pleased to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections 2022, and welcome the newly-elected members of the WHF Board 2023-24, who will be joining incoming President Daniel Piñeiro and Vice President John Kelly: President-Elect Jagat Narula (United States) Vice President-Elect Amam Mbakwem (Nigeria) Treasurer Rick Chazal (United States) Members at Large […]

Increasingly, evidence is equipping us with ways to manage our blood cholesterol levels that can mitigate or prevent dangerous cardiovascular conditions. The updated World Heart Federation Roadmap for Cholesterol delves into the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and policies for better outcomes and highlights implementation case studies. The Roadmap focuses on approaches to reduce atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic […]

Download the media release in Portuguese and Spanish. RIO DE JANEIRO, 13 October 2022 – With a shift in attitude, investment and policy, millions of lives can be saved every year from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and soaring health costs avoided. Launched today by the World Heart Federation (WHF) at the World Congress of Cardiology, the […]

Global health has paid a deadly price for not using simple, low-cost blood pressure lowering drugs, statins and aspirin widely in the form of a single pill, also known as the polypill. Widespread availability of polypills would substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and be affordable for most people globally, says a call-to-action […]

On 21 September 2022, the President of Ghana, the Prime Minister of Norway, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus honoured their commitment of convening the first ever Annual Gathering of a Heads of State and Government Group for the Prevention and Control of NCDs at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.  […]