Health — more than ever, a human right
On Human Rights Day, we focus on a topic that is on our minds year-round – that of…
Conversations from the Heart: Prof Srinath Reddy
He is dedicated to transforming the landscape of heart heath everywhere: listen to Professor Srinath Reddy, global cardiology…
Addressing emergency preparedness at WHA74 special session
This is a statement made at the 74th World Health Assembly Special Session (29 November – 1 December…
World Heart Grants 2021: SASNET-GHANA Campaign to Promote World Heart Day
This September, the Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA) celebrated World Heart Day by raising population awareness on cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the…
WHF at the 15th PASCAR and Kenya Cardiac Society Congress
The Joint PASCAR and Kenya Cardiac Society Congress 2021 was hosted in Mombasa, Kenya, from 22 to…
Iron Deficiency Day: Interview with WHF President Prof Fausto Pinto
Today, 26 November, is Iron Deficiency Day. Iron is essential for keeping our bodies and brains healthy. It…
World Heart Summit 2021: Time to Act on Obesity
Between 14 October and 22 November, the World Heart Federation challenged health professionals on the frontlines, policymakers, academics,…
The European Hematology Association and the World Heart Federation join forces to raise awareness on heart failure and iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is present in one-third of the world’s population. However, heart failure patients are disproportionately affected – up to fifty percent of…
World Heart Federation calls for stronger measures on tobacco control at COP9
This is a statement made at the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO…
WHF partners with Resolve to Save Lives to promote new WHO Hypertension Guidelines
Hypertension affects over 1 billion people worldwide. The global health care savings from effective management of blood pressure…
Addressing non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region…
Addressing primary health care in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region…
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region…
Addressing climate change in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region…
Taking up arms against the flu
Guest post: Professor Laurence Sperling, Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Global Health, Founder of The…
World Heart Federation calls for strict regulation of e-cigarettes and greater oversight of the industry’s marketing and sales strategies
GENEVA (18 October 2021) – In a new policy brief, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is calling on…
Addressing diabetes as a public health challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This is a statement made at the 68th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean…
Accelerating Health Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This is a statement made at the 68th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean…
Global Coalition for Circulatory Health calls for major investment in circulatory health to help prevent the next pandemic
In a new Position Paper, Preventing the Next Pandemic: The Case for Investing in Circulatory Health, the Global…
Global health community calls for climate action ahead of COP26 to avert “biggest health threat facing humanity”
GENEVA (11 October 2021) – The World Heart Federation has joined a global call to action for governments to…
WHF Emerging Leader to lead new Institute for Public Health and Wellbeing at University of Essex
Global health expert and WHF Emerging Leader Professor Mariachiara Di Cesare has been appointed Founding Director of the…