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This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 15.3 We thank WHO and commend the report’s focus on building healthy ecosystems for healthy people. Physical inactivity is one of the most significant risk factors across NCDs. It increases relative risk of […]

This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 11.7 We thank the WHO for the report, highlighting gaps to achieving SDG targets for reducing maternal and child mortality. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death. Detection and multidisciplinary care […]

This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 15.4 This statement is made by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control, International College of Surgeons, International Diabetes Federation, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science, International […]

The World Heart Federation is excited to celebrate World No Tobacco Day with the global cardiovascular health and tobacco control communities. Tobacco remains a significant, yet preventable, risk factor for cardiovascular disease, accounting for approximately 17% of all cardiovascular disease deaths. WHF believes that everyone everywhere – from childhood through adolescence and adulthood – has […]

This statement is made by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control, International College of Surgeons, International Diabetes Federation, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science, International Society of Nephrology, International Society for Quality in Health Care, International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, NCD Alliance, World Hypertension League, and World […]

This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77th World Health Assembly on Agenda item 11.2  Distinguished delegates, We welcome the update but acknowledge the world is off track to meet the targets for NCDs and mental health conditions, and many promises made at the last HLM in […]

This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 13.4  Distinguished delegates, We welcome the report summarizing WHO’s work to strengthen global governance of health emergency preparedness through the parallel processes of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations […]

This is a statement led by NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation at the 77 World Health Assembly on Agenda item 17  Distinguished delegates, We welcome the progress made in refining the draft GPW 14, particularly the inclusion of additional outcome indicators for strengthening health systems for UHC; tackling health determinants and risk factors […]

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the World Heart Federation recognized exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health at the World Heart Awards during the Gala Dinner of the World Heart Summit. These prestigious awards honor individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the fight against cardiovascular disease and the promotion of heart health worldwide. The […]

Listen to WHF Vice President Elect, Dr Amam MBAKWEM,  talking with the BBC World Service about the air pollution report’s findings and recommendations. Air pollution is the greatest single environmental health risk Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths– more than 20 million deaths every year Air pollution’s death toll is greatest on […]

We are delighted to open applications for a new round of World Heart Grants, available exclusively to WHF Members. The World Heart Grants support our Members’ efforts to raise awareness of heart health and reduce the burden and impact of cardiovascular disease in their communities. We are looking for projects that reflect our mission to connect and […]