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The World Heart Federation and Healthy Stadia have recently worked together to implement tobacco control and smoking cessation interventions at the 2016 Homeless World Cup. Studies have revealed that while smoking prevalence amongst homeless populations can be over 70%, the desire to stop smoking is the same as non-homeless populations*. With this in mind, Healthy […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report, based on a survey which tracks progress on the four time-bound commitments agreed by Member States (countries) in 2014 to strengthen countries’ abilities to tackle NCDs. The Global Survey “Assessing National Capacity for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases” asked countries to provide information […]

n 2015, the NCD Alliance and World Health Organization organized a consultation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from the South-East Asian Region in order to advance NCD prevention and control. The consultation led to the formation of the Healthy India Alliance, which will now aim to facilitate active participation of health and non-health CSOs in […]

The NCD Alliance has finalized a letter to the co-facilitators of Habitat III advocating for health to be given a bigger inclusion within the New Urban Agenda policy outcome document. The World Heart Federation has signed this letter and we also encourage our members to do so. Habitat III is the major global summit, formally […]

The NCD Alliance has finalized a letter to the co-facilitators of Habitat III advocating for health to be given a bigger inclusion within the New Urban Agenda policy outcome document. The World Heart Federation has signed this letter and we also encourage our members to do so. Habitat III is the major global summit, formally […]

A new article just published in the American Heart Association’s Circulation journal reviews the current gaps in the prevention and management of CVD compared with the evidence (evidence-practice gaps), barriers to closing evidence-practice gaps, and targets for resource-effective interventions. The review is titled ‘Resource Effective Strategies to Prevent and Treat Cardiovascular Disease’ and is co-authored […]

In 2010, PMI, one of the world’s largest corporations, took Uruguay, one of the world’s smallest countries, to court. The corporation was seeking compensation for health policies (such as graphic health warnings covering 80% of the surface area of tobacco packaging) that it claimed devalued its brand and investments. On Friday 8 July, the International […]

On Friday 8 July, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) ruled in favour of Uruguay on 12 of the 14 points of dispute. The ruling has international repercussions for tobacco control, setting a precedent that favours public health over commercial interests. The World Heart Federation Board is sending its personal congratulations to […]

On Friday, June 3, 2016, the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) organized a Press Conference to commemorate World No Tobacco Day, 2016 themed ‘Get Ready for Plain Packaging’ Speaking at the event, the NHF Director, Tobacco Programme; Mr. Dapo Rotifa said’ as a strategic plan to reduce smoking among Nigerians, plain packaging should be introduced as […]

Last week the World Heart Federation had the honour of hosting our biennial World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health in Mexico City. Thank you to everyone – from our event organizers and hosts to our esteemed speakers, delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and, of course, WHF members – for making the event so stimulating and inspiring. […]

On 7 June, the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health (WCC 2016) concluded with a rallying call for individuals, heart societies and policy makers around the world to accelerate the fight for cardiovascular health. Over the course of four days, researchers, cardiologists, policymakers and health leaders have had the opportunity […]