Addressing the global burden of alcohol use at WHA75
Honourable Chair, Distinguished delegates, The World Heart Federation, supported by Movendi International, applauds your efforts to address the…
Addressing Noncommunicable Diseases at WHA75
This is a statement made at the 75th World Health Assembly (22-28 May 2022) on Agenda Item 14.1:…
Addressing Emergency Preparedness at WHA75
This is a statement made at the 75th World Health Assembly (22-28 May 2022) on Agenda Item 16.2:…
The World Heart Summit urges global cooperation to achieve cardiovascular health for all
Health experts concluded a two-day World Heart Summit in Geneva on 21-22 May 2022, convened by the World…
World Hypertension Day: Taking action against the silent epidemic of high blood pressure
Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It affects an estimated 1.3 billion worldwide, killing…
World Heart Summit 2022: Cardiovascular health must be for everyone
Ahead of the 7th World Heart Summit, Professor Fausto Pinto, President of the World Heart Federation (WHF) shares…
Colours to Save Hearts: Raising awareness of RHD in Maputo, Mozambique
In March 2022, WHF organized a site visit to Maputo, Mozambique, as part of the Colours to Save…
World Heart Grants 2021: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados
Each year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) is committed to ensuring that the Barbadian society…
World Chagas Disease Day 2022: “Help Us to Know How Many We Are and Where We Are”
The registration and monitoring of cases are key pieces to breaking the silence of Chagas, according to WHO…
Strengthening WHO Preparedness and Response to Health Emergencies: WHF Update
From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been deeply involved in…
World Heart Grants 2021: Use Heart to Connect with Croí
Amidst a global pandemic, Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac and Stroke Foundation, was able to celebrate World…
Ending Rheumatic Heart Disease is achievable if we put our heads and minds to it
This editorial was authored by WHF Director of Policy and Advocacy Jeremiah Mwangi and was first published in…
Membership Engagement: Get to the Heart of Your Story
This interview was first published in Headquarters Magazine in February 2022. Members are the lifeblood of an association.…
World Heart Federation provides immediate support to the emergency medical response in Ukraine
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine and its terrible consequences for…
International Women’s Day – Gender Equity: Time to Act
This editorial was authored by WHF President Prof. Fausto Pinto and was first published in the International Journal…
World Heart Federation expresses unequivocal support for Ukraine and its people
As a global health organization serving a global community, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is extremely concerned…
World Heart Grants 2021: Your Support Charity Foundation
For World Heart Day, the Your Support Charity Foundation went above and beyond to raise awareness about cardiovascular…
Announcing the World Heart Awards 2021 winners
WHF is thrilled to announce the winners of the World Heart Awards, which celebrate organizations and individuals who have…
Call for Science: CBC together with WCC 2022
Share your research on a global stage Abstract submission is now open for the 77th Brazilian Congress of…
World Heart Federation supports call from the global respiratory community
The World Heart Federation (WHF) officially endorses the joint statement issued by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies…
WHF Emerging Leaders Programme 2022: Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2022 Emerging Leaders Programme – led by Senior Programme Adviser Dr Amitava…