WHF, together with Servier and Global Heart Hub, launches “Use Heart to Act Now on Angina”
Angina affects more than 100 million people globally.[1] Angina has a negative impact on quality of life and…
World Chagas Day 2021: All we need is your attention
People affected by Chagas disease ask the international community for comprehensive care for this neglected disease that celebrates…
The cost of inaction on diabetes and hypertension
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) make up seven out of the world’s top 10 causes of death and are responsible…
Coalition of International NGOs call for Equitable access for vaccines and treatment during COVID-19 pandemic
Around the world, governments are struggling to find ways to work together and control the spread of COVID-19.…
Statement on the EU-led Draft Resolution on Strengthening WHO Preparedness and Response to Health Emergencies
As Members of the Global Coalition for Circulatory Health, the International Diabetes Federation, the International Society for Nephrology,…
Meet Your Heart Doctor: connecting health professionals with CVD patients
Last year, the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) launched the “Meet your Heart Doctor” campaign with the support of…
Call to Heads of State of the African Union to Ratify the African Medicines Agency Treaty
Over 40 leading organizations who represent patients, product development partnerships, youth groups, researchers and industry, are urging Heads…
Leading cardiovascular organizations call for urgent action to reduce air pollution
Geneva (28 January 2021) – Air pollution is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a major…
WHO Executive Board 148: Keeping CVD at the center of the global health debate
These strong words from Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, may best summarize…
Addressing substandard and falsified medical products at #EB148
This is a statement made at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board on Agenda item 10:…
Addressing non-State actors involvement in WHO’s governing bodies at #EB148
This is a statement made at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board on Agenda item 22.1…
Addressing social determinants of health at #EB148
This is a statement made at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board on Agenda item 16:…
WHF welcomes WHO’s resolution on Oral Health at #EB148
This is a statement made at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board on Agenda Item 6: Political…
Addressing Diabetes as a Public Health Concern at #EB148
This is a statement made at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board on Agenda item 6:…
WHF urges massive worldwide vaccination against COVID-19
The World Heart Federation (WHF) joins the global health community in welcoming the roll-out of approved COVID-19 vaccines,…
New WHF Strategy 2021-23: Cardiovascular Health for Everyone
Cardiovascular health concerns every living person in the world. From hereditary conditions to lifestyle habits, such as smoking,…
World Heart 2020: beating CVD, facing COVID-19
Dear Friends, A year like no other is behind us. The entire world – our governments, economies, and…
Universal Health Coverage Day: a call to action from the Global Coalition
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. They constitute a significant threat to global development,…
Taking action for women’s cardiovascular health in Colombia
Women in communities of African descent are more likely to live in poverty and lack access to health…
Announcing the World Heart Awards 2020 winners
WHF is thrilled to announce the winners of the World Heart Awards, which celebrate organizations and individuals who…
Heart Talks: 6 key lessons on the future of the cardiovascular workforce
Between 8 October – 19 November 2020, the World Heart Federation challenged public health experts from policymaking, international…