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Sophia Antipolis, 15 April 2019:  Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, and today top European scientists outlined their battle plans for the coming years, calling for more investment in research. This call-to-action was produced by the EU-funded ERA–CVD, a coalition of 24 partners including the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “In spite […]

[English] The people affected by Chagas disease will claim this 14th of April as World Chagas Day in the hope of increasing global awareness, and building on the progress already made against this disease, which has been neglected for more than one century. 11 April 2019.   The International Federation of Associations of People Affected […]

Discover another inspiring Emerging Leader story… Kamilu Karaye, a member of the 2014 cohort, shares his experience. As a young boy, I was first inspired by the zeal to treat the sick and help others. Definitely, my first motivation was my father, who always believed in me and encouraged me. He taught us to always think […]

Ottawa/Geneva, April 7, 2019 – Heart disease, hypertension and stroke, and associated conditions such as kidney diseases and diabetes are largely preventable, yet they are the major causes of mortality in the world, with more than 75 percent of the related deaths occurring in low and middle income countries. According to a report by the […]

GENEVA/WASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) — The American College of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation will jointly host the ACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Session with WHF’s World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC), taking place March 28-30, 2020, in Chicago. “The ACC and WHF are strategically aligned in our goals to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease […]

Today is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as a global call to action for accelerating gender equality. When it comes to heart disease, women are still being left behind. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association last year found that women are up […]

There’s a story behind every Emerging Leader. Amitava Banerjee, a member of the 2014 cohort, looks back at what led him to become an Emerging Leader. What motivated you to enter the field of medicine? Amitava: I grew up seeing my father working as a busy, inner city primary care practitioner in the North-East of England, […]

Currently, 5% of the world’s population is living with a rare disease – that’s 350 million people. In a bid to raise awareness of these diseases, and their potential impacts, Rare Disease Day is held annually on the last day of February. Targeted primarily at the general public, the campaign is also aimed at policy […]

Oral hygiene contributes to a healthy heart Severe gum disease increases risk of heart attack and stroke Periodontal treatment reduces inflammation and other factors leading to hardening of arteries Madrid, Spain, 19 February 2019. Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and […]

Twice a year, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 34 members of the Executive Board (EB) get together ahead of the World Health Assembly (WHA), which is the decision-making body of the WHO. The WHO EB’s main functions are to determine policies, agree on the WHA agenda, appoint the director, supervise financial policies, and review […]

From 21-22 January 2019, the World Heart Federation were proud to co-organise the EMRO Rheumatic Heart Disease Consultative Meeting alongside partners Reach and the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO). Held at the EMRO office in Cairo, Egypt, the meeting was convened to focus on the development of national programmes […]