Strengthening NSA Engagement in WHO Governance
Agenda Item 24.2 – Involvement of Non-State Actors in WHO’s Governing Bodies This constituency statement was coordinated by…
The World Heart Federation Appoints New President and Vice-President
Geneva, 04.02.2025 – The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to announce the appointment of its new President,…
Davos Declaration Sets Ambitious Goals for Urban Health
Davos, January 21, 2025 – Today at the World Economic Forum, the World Heart Federation and the Novartis…
World Universal Health Coverage Day: Bridging the gap between commitments and action for cardiovascular health
Thursday 12 December 2024 marks seven years since World Universal Health Coverage Day was established, in recognition of…
Capturing the true picture of Chagas disease to end its dangerous impacts
Chagas Disease has long been one of the world’s most neglected diseases with a complex prognosis if left…
European Union takes action for the cardiovascular health of its 440 million people
Brussels, 3 December, 2024 — The European Union (EU) has adopted Council Conclusions that will set a milestone…
A Global Milestone: WHO Launches New Guidelines To Combat Rheumatic Heart Disease
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is excited to announce that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially released…
Report warns cardiovascular disease in Africa is a “time bomb waiting to explode”
More air pollution monitoring and research across Africa is urgently needed to avoid cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) overtaking infectious…
Health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024-2029
This joint statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation at the Seventy-Fourth…
Framework for resilient and sustainable health systems in the WHO European Region 2025-2030
This joint statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation at the Seventy-Fourth…
Climate change, the environment and health
WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth…
Digital Health
WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth…
Transformative primary health care
WHF was represented by Dr. E. Ulysses Dorotheo, our Tobacco Expert Group member for WPRO, at the Seventy-Fifth…
2024 LAC Programme Cohort Announced
Introducing the Leadership in Advocacy & Communications (LAC) Programme Cohort We’re proud to announce the inaugural cohort of…
Advocating for Physical Activity and Healthy Cities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
This statement was delivered by Prof. Abdulla Shehab, our Advocacy Committee member for EMRO, at the Seventy-First Session…
WHF Board Elections 2024 Results Announced
We are thrilled to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections for the term 2025-26. Join us…
Strategy for strengthening the essential public health functions to accelerate health systems transformation 2024-2034
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth…
Monitoring progress and acceleration plan for NCDs in the South-East Asia region
This statement was delivered by Dr. Shamim Hayder Talukder, our Advocacy Committee member for SEARO, at the Seventy-Seventh…
Strategy and plan of action to strengthen tobacco control in the region of the americas 2025-2030
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth…
Roadmap for developing the strategic plan of the pan american health organization 2026-2031
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth…
Policy on Long-term Care
This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth…