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Following its Board meeting in July 2017, UN Global Compact will exclude tobacco companies from participating in the initiative. Joint Statement by NCD Alliance (NCDA), Framework Convention Alliance (FCA), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (The Union), Vital Strategies, World Heart Federation (WHF) and Tobacco Free Kids (TFK). 12 September 2017, New […]

Throughout the coming months, the World Heart Federation will be sending representatives to the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee Meetings, which are held to determine regional health policy and to approve programmes of work for each of the 6 WHO regions. Taking place annually from August – October, each meeting is guided by a […]

In August, RHD Action – of which World Heart Federation is a founding member – was delighted to launch its latest publication, “United to End Rheumatic Heart Disease: RHD Action Prospectus 2017”. The Prospectus sets out ten priorities that form the core of RHD Action’s future plans. These priorities are organized into a ‘pyramid’ structure, […]

The European Society of Cardiology Congress is an annual event that is attended yay over 32,000 cardiologists from all over the world. This year the World Heart Federation staff and Board members have been delighted to attend the event in Barcelona where our World Heart Day themed booth has been attracting delegates two share their heart healthy […]

To celebrate the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2018, which will take place 5-8 December in Dubai, a special reception was organized during the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona. The ESC Congress is visited by more than 32,000 cardiologists from all over the world and we were delighted […]

The World Heart Federation staff and Board members have been delighted to attend the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona over the last few days. Our World Heart Day themed booth has been attracting many delegates who have enjoyed sharing their heart healthy tips, including WHF CEO Jean-Luc Eiselé. Take a look at more […]

The UAE tax authority confirmed that the excise tax law for tobacco, energy drinks and carbonated soft drinks will be effective from 1 October 2017. Tobacco and energy drinks will double their prices, while carbonated soft drinks will be taxed at 50%. This will not only affect those buying these goods within the Emirates, but also […]

We have now officially launched the World Heart Federation World Heart Day 2017 campaign. This year we are delighted to be running the campaign in partnership with Manulife, known as John Hancock in the USA, and Philips. This year, our World Heart Day theme is ‘share the power’. Small changes, such as eating a healthy diet, […]

Fans and staff travelling to UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 fixtures in the Netherlands have boosted their heart health by walking and cycling almost 2000 km to host stadia. Over 1600 people including women, children and families have downloaded the Active Match Mobile app and have collectively burned a total of 74.542 calories, and saved 236.281 […]

 A global coalition will be created to address urgent actions needed to fight the global heart disease and stroke pandemic following the World Heart Federation (WHF) 2nd Global Summit on Circulatory Health, held in Singapore from 12-13 July 2017. Building on the United Nations goal of a 25% reduction in premature non-communicable disease mortality by […]