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In its report, A Voice for the Invisible Child, Children’s HeartLink calls for the needs of children with heart disease to be included in efforts to strengthen health systems around the word. The call, which is echoed in The Lancet, specifies that priorities must be made to build a pediatric cardiac workforce, collect data on CHD […]

Jean-Luc Eiselé takes over as World Heart Federation Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 May 2017 David Wood, World Heart Federation (WHF) President, comments: “I am pleased to inform you that Jean-Luc Eiselé (MSc, PhD) has been offered and accepted the position of WHF Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 May 2017. “Jean-Luc is […]

We recently hosted a webinar focused on our latest advocacy resource for members: CVD Advocacy Toolkit: The Road to 2018. In case you missed it, we invite you to listen a recorded session. If you have any questions, or would like to share your advocacy experience on the webinar, please contact WHF’s Policy & Advocacy […]

The research team from the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences have identified three simple methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke, in a study of more than 12,000 patients from 21 countries. “These are incredibly important findings with potential for significant global impact,” said Dr. Salim Yusuf, principal […]

he World Heart Federation is advocating for a global commitment on rheumatic heart disease from countries at the World Health Organization. We have launched the #TimeToTackleRHD campaign as we believe that RHD has been ignored by global decision-makers for too long. We are calling for your support in this process – you can download the Starter […]

This year World Kidney Day is putting the spotlight on obesity, a potent risk factor for the development of kidney disease. Obesity is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: the World Health Organization Global Action Plan Target for obesity aims for a 0% rise by 2025. The relation between kidney disease and […]

The initial programme of speaker organisations has been released for the European Healthy Stadia Conference, which will be held on 27 April at Emirates Stadium (London), home of Arsenal FC.  This will be the fourth international conference held by World Heart Federation partner Healthy Stadia, and is now considered the principal symposium for professionals […]

Attended by cardiovascular professionals from around the world, the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 65th Sienctific Sessions and Expo promises to be an exciting opportunity for learning, sharing and networking. Come and visit the World Heart Federation at booth 3082. World Health Day 2016 takes place on 7 April with a focus on beating diabetes […]

World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders project team is evaluating local compliance with national smoke-free law. The Ugandan government, which is now being sued by the tobacco industry, will be using the KOMPLY team’s data to support the fight to uphold smoke-free law in the country. Watch out for more news on this story. About […]

Take a look at the new report which was commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and conducted by Globe Life Sciences, and presented at the Third Cardiovascular Combination Pharmacotherapy Global Summit, convened by the World Heart Federation on the 8th June 2016, Mexico City, Mexico. The report assesses the current landscape for the polypill in […]

n recognition of our leading position in cardiovascular health, the World Heart Federation was invited to participate in the 140th World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. We gathered a large delegation of Member Partners, members, Board and staff to advocate for improved CVD prevention and control measures at the meeting. Addition of rheumatic heart […]