WHF intervention on Migrant Health at the WHO Executive Board Meeting
On 28 January, World Heart Federation’s Alastair White delivered a statement on the Migrant Health agenda item at…
American Heart Association releases statement on WHO ECHO report
American Heart Association releases statement on WHO ECHO report The following statement on the new WHO Commission…
WHF intervention on the Global Strategy on Women, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health at the WHO Executive Board Meeting
On 27 January, American Heart Association Vice President Dr Kathryn Taubert delivered a statement on the Global Strategy…
WHF CEO quoted in Wall Street Journal and British Medical Journal
Both journals covered the launch of the report on 25 January by the World Health Organization (WHO) Commission…
Member of the Month: Nepal Heart Foundation
Dr. Prakash Raj Regmi, Program Director and Past President A new monthly feature, our Member of the Month…
WHF intervention on FENSA at the WHO Executive Board Meeting
On 26 January, World Heart Federation’s Joanna Markbreiter delivered a statement on the Framework of Engagement with Non-State…
Ending childhood obesity
The ECHO report highlights that the greatest risk to progress on childhood obesity is that governments and other…
Heart health on the agenda at the World Economic Forum
Heart health continues to be on the agenda, including at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland (20-23…
Johanna Ralston talks about the relationship between the NCD Alliance and World Heart Federation
Johanna Ralston is the Chief Executive Officer of the World Heart Federation and Vice Chair of the NCD…
Time to take tobacco dependence treatment seriously
Published in The Lancet on 20 January, an article titled ‘Time to take tobacco dependence treatment seriously’ states…
Only a few days left for early WCC 2016 registration rates!
Remember, early registration closes 27 January. Secure your place for the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health…
Children in the City campaign goes to Slovenia
In early January, World Heart Federation member the Slovenian Heart Foundation agreed to implement the Children in the…
Celebrate the New Year by registering for WCC2016!
Welcome to 2016 – a milestone year for cardiovascular health and an exciting opportunity…
Best wishes for a happy and heart healthy 2016
Dear Friends, As 2015 draws to a close we take this opportunity to thank you for your support,…
Prioritizing ambient and indoor air pollution in the wake of COP21
From 30 November-11 December, countries met at the Paris UN Climate Conference (COP21) hoping to achieve an ambitious and…
Profiling football to increase CVD awareness amongst girls and women
Building on the success of the Make a Healthy Heart Your Goal campaign, run by the World Heart…
WCC preliminary programme featuring hundreds of exciting talks by world leaders is now online
The World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2016 (WCC 2016) will gather cardiovascular health experts and specialists…
To mark UHC day, the RHD Action Alliance launches a new policy brief: Why Rheumatic Heart Disease Must be Incorporated into Universal Health Coverage
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) – a disease of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities – has long…
On UHC Day, WHF joins the call to action for #NoEmptyShelves
On the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December, the World Heart Federation joins partners…
Taking steps together in Latin America towards achieving 25by25
On 5 December in Santiago de Chile, the Leadership of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery…
Join the NCD Alliance webinar on 16 December
Wednesday 16 December 10.00-11.30am EST / 16.00-17.30 CET Discussion points will include: Outcomes from the Global NCD…