World Heart Grants 2021 winners announced
We are thrilled to announce the 20 WHF Member organizations that have been selected to receive a World…
From small steps to systemic shifts: Living with obesity in Bulgaria
Desi’s weight fluctuation has plagued her for much of her life, and she’s not alone – over 50%…
Insulin Imports Are Not Meeting Countries’ Needs
Author: Jillian McKoy, senior writer and editor at the Boston University School of Public Health The discovery of…
Improving cardiovascular health through digital care
From wearable devices to voice-activated medical assistants, the digital sphere is teeming with breakthroughs that can make a…
Heart experts call for millions to benefit from live-saving online services as telemedicine rockets by 40%
Download the press release in French | Spanish Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains biggest killer, claiming 18.6 m…
The Lancet publishes article on digital health and cardiovascular disease on World Heart Day
To mark World Heart Day on 29 September, renowned medical journal The Lancet has published an article on…
The genes behind sky-high cholesterol and heart disease
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a long name for a genetic condition caused by one or more mutated genes…
Building resilient health systems in the region of the Americas
This is a statement made by the World Heart Federation, CLAS Coalition for Americas’ Health, and NCD Alliance…
Discussing digital transformation of the health sector in the region of the Americas
This is a statement made by the World Heart Federation, CLAS Coalition for Americas’ Health, and NCD Alliance…
Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response in the EURO Region
This is a statement made at the 71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the EURO Region…
Hypertension need not be a “silent killer”
In 2019, high blood pressure or hypertension caused more than half the cases of coronary heart disease, stroke…
Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and response in the South-East Asia Region
This is a statement made at the 74th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of the South-East Asia…
WHO South-East Asia countries release the sixth annual report on monitoring progress on UHC
This is a statement made at the 74th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of the South-East Asia…
Accelerating progress on prevention and control of NCDs in the South-East Asia Region
This is a statement made at the 74th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of the South-East Asia…
On the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, the World Heart Federation calls for global action to mitigate the negative impacts of air pollution on people’s health
GENEVA (7 September 2021) – The World Heart Federation (WHF) has developed a new policy brief aimed at…
Announcing the World Heart Summit 2021: Time to Act on Obesity
In the post-pandemic world, health systems continue to brace for impact. And that impact is with the rising…
Study shows combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes by half
GENEVA (29 August 2021) – A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications…
Unique study on COVID-19 and heart disease sheds light on low- and middle-income countries
Geneva (29 August, 2021) – More than 4,000 patients from at least 22 countries are participating in a…
Implementing the Global strategy on digital health in the WHO African Region
This is a statement made at the 71st Session of the World Health Organization RCM for the AFRO…
WHO publishes new guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of hypertension
The number of adults aged 30-79 living with hypertension has doubled from 650 million to 1.28 billion since…
The role of patient support groups in the prevention and management of RHD
Guest post: Christine Katusiime, RHD Patient Support Group-UHI The RHD Patient Support Group in Uganda was started in…