Country-specific costs of implementing the WHO FCTC tobacco control policies and potential financing sources
PLOS ONE recently published a paper by members of the 2016 Emerging Leaders cohort, which looks at the…
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases publishes Hypertension Programme Report
“As the pace of global health challenges accelerates, so too must our ability to respond. These challenges include…
Joint session of WHF and our member the Argentine Society of Cardiology at the 44th Argentine Congress of Cardiology
The World Heart Federation (WHF) and the Argentine Society of Cardiology had a joint session at the 44th…
Health promotion in the Argentine Patagonia by Dr Cesar Berenstein
Preventive musical tour of Dr. César Berenstein and “Los Guardianes del Botiquín” [the kit guardians] Our motto is…
Summary of the Panel discussion “Tobacco and Youth” at the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health
Dr Rushd Fadhil Al-Shama, summarises the inspiring Panel discussion on ‘Tobacco and Youth” of which she was a speaker…
3rd Global Summit on Circulatory Health held in Dubai
On 4-5 December 2018, the 3rd Global Summit on Circulatory Health brought together international, continental and national organizations…
40 Years of the World Heart Federation
“Whatever you call it, 20 years, 40 years… It’s nice to have a number that justifies the celebration,…
Vacant positions – Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath
Lindsay Robertson, our Emerging Leader from the 2016 ‘Tobacco Control’ themed cohort is working in The Tobacco Control…
WHF RHD Taskforce meets in Dubai
In 2017, the World Heart Federation formed a dedicated Taskforce to take targeted action that will contribute to…
Dr Mark Huffman recognised for his outstanding contribution to the Emerging Leaders Programme
Last week, during the Global Summit on Circulatory Health in Dubai, the World Heart Federation recognised Dr Mark…
Announcing our Heart Heroes 2018
As part of World Heart Day this year, we wanted to celebrate Heart Heroes … people from all…
Fausto Pinto elected as World Heart Federation President-Elect
Today at the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018, we held our General Assembly, during which…
Emerging Leaders convene at WCC 2018
This afternoon, 35 Emerging Leaders across all cohorts from 2014 to 2018 united to discuss the research and…
World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 opens in Dubai
sdr In Dubai today, Professor David Wood, President of the World Heart Federation, welcomed more than 5000 cardiologists,…
Global Heart Special Issue – Global Atlas of Cardiovascular Diseases, 2000-2016
This special issue of Global Heart, the official journal of the World Heart Federation, presents the 2000-2016 Global Atlas…
Launch of White Paper on inequalities and unmet needs in the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) and use of therapies to prevent AF‐related stroke in Europe
A new White Paper on atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke, developed by a group of experts is now available.…
This week is Global Atrial Fibrillation Aware Week!
This week, from 19-25 November 2018, is AF Association Global AF Aware Week. Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most…
Update on the WHF Rheumatic Heart Disease Taskforce
Following the unanimous adoption of the WHO Resolution on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in May 2018,…
Today is World Diabetes Day!
Four-in-five parents have trouble recognising the warning signs of diabetes One-in-three wouldn’t spot them at all Brussels, 14…
Major endowment by Dr Salim Yusuf, WHF Past President, will accelerate training the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce that world-renowned leader in global cardiovascular disease (CVD) research,…
Paving the way for WHF Roadmaps in 2019
The WHF Roadmaps have become a cornerstone or highlighting priority disease areas in cardiovascular disease. The intended purpose…