Improving hypertension management in The Gambia
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to announce a new national initiative in The Gambia to strengthen…
Global societies unite to address environmental threats to heart health
Key take-aways The European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation…
A Milestone for Cardiovascular Health in Europe: The EU Safe Hearts Plan
On 16 December, the European Commission published the EU Safe Hearts Plan, the first comprehensive, EU-wide strategy dedicated to…
Statement by the World Heart Federation, commenting on the passage of the Fourth United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being
Today’s passage of the Fourth United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and the promotion of mental health…
Countdown to EU Cardiovascular Health Plan: Key Stakeholders Gather at EACH Summit
WHF welcomes the first EU Cardiovascular Health Plan Every day in Europe, cardiovascular disease kills 5,000 people, yet…
Advancing heart health through strong global policy: reflections from COP11 and COP30
In 2025, the World Heart Federation continued its advocacy at the forefront of global health by addressing the…
Rejecting Harmful Narratives: Safeguarding Tobacco Control from Industry Interference
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the Conference of the…
Tobacco’s Hidden Toll: Addressing Tobacco’s Impact on Our Planet
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the Conference of the…
Accelerating Global Tobacco Control: Uneven Progress and Urgent Priorities
This joint statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation at the Eleventh session of the…
WHF and Heart Foundation of Australia to Host 2nd World Congress on RHD in Perth, 2026
The World Heart Federation (WHF), together with its member the Heart Foundation of Australia, is proud to announce that Perth…
Precision cardiovascular medicine: a time for global health leadership
Policy Outlook Originally published in Frontiers Policy LabsMbakwem A. Precision cardiovascular medicine: a time for global health leadership.…
EACH Cardiovascular Health Summit
Save the Date: EACH Cardiovascular Health Summit When: 10–11 December 2025 | Add to calendarWhere: Brussels, Belgium Why:…
URGENT NEED TO ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE AS DRIVERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
As the world prepares to convene in Belém for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30),…
Active Lives, Healthy Hearts: Advancing WHO’s Physical Activity Agenda in Europe
This statement was submitted under Agenda Item 12 – Progress Reports – at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the…
No One Left Behind: Ensuring Cardiovascular Health in Refugees and Migrants
This statement was submitted under Agenda Item 12 – Progress Reports – at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the…
Implementing the WHO FCTC for a Tobacco-Free Europe
This statement was submitted under Agenda Item 12 – Progress Reports – at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the…
Reducing Alcohol Harm for a Healthier Europe
This statement was submitted under Agenda Item 12 – Progress Reports – at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the…
Advancing Climate and Health Action in Europe
This statement was submitted under Agenda Item 12 – Progress Reports – at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the…
Cardiovascular Health at Every Age: A Foundation for Healthy Ageing
This statement was delivered by Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Chair of our Advocacy Committee, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of…
Advancing Cardiovascular Health Under the Second European Programme of Work
This statement was delivered by Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Chair of our Advocacy Committee, at the Seventy-Fifth Session of…
COVID-19 and the Heart: New Evidence Highlights Lasting Risks
Coming up to five years since the emergence of COVID-19, the world continues to experience its long-term consequences.…