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…
Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on strengthening…
Deaths from cardiovascular disease surged 60% globally over the last 30 years: Report
GENEVA, 20 May 2023 – Deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) jumped globally from 12.1 million in 1990 to…
WHA76: Saving lives, driving health for all
The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) will gather the world’s health ministers and policymakers from 21 to 30…
Speaking for the heart community on Universal Health Coverage
The year 2023 marks a crucial turning point in the global effort to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has…
WHF Statement at the UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Universal Health Coverage
This is a statement delivered by Diana Vaca McGhie, Chair of the WHF Advocacy Committee, and Tom Gaziano,…
Shining a light on rare cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. While many…
Indonesian Heart Foundation takes action against tobacco ads targeting schools
The Indonesian Heart Foundation successfully implemented the “Sekolah Tanpa Advertising Rokok” (School with No Cigarette Advertisement) – STAR…
WHF Roundtable in Ghana: Cardiovascular disease and diabetes on the rise
On 30-31 March 2023, WHF, WHF Member SASNET and the Ministry of Health in Ghana joined forces to…
World Chagas Disease Day: Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care
On the occasion of World Chagas Disease Day on 14 April, WHF, a member of the Global Chagas…
Join us at the World Heart Summit
Every year, the World Heart Summit brings together an eclectic community of leaders and visionaries from different sectors,…
NCD Academy Launches new Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health course
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) today released the latest NCD Academy course, Health Equity and Social…
Ways to better health for our one heart
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more lives globally than any other disease. However, 80% of premature heart attacks and…