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RHD Action global status report 2015-17

RHD Global Status Report 2015-17: People, Policy, Programmes, Progress

11 May, 2016

Today, RHD Action is launching its latest publication, RHD Global Status Report 2015-17: People, Policy, Programmes, Progress. The report was written by the World Heart Federation on behalf of RHD Action, of which WHF is a founding member. It provides a ‘snapshot’ of the people, policies and programmes that are working to prevent and control […]

Heart of 25by25: a new modeling study from AHA and WHF launches today

Heart of 25by25: a new modeling study from AHA and WHF launches today

9 May, 2016

‘The Heart of 25 by 25: Achieving the Goal of Reducing Global and Regional Premature Deaths From Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke’ is a new modeling study from the American Heart Association and World Heart Federation which launches today. Click here to download the full report. In 2011, the United Nations set key targets to reach […]

Register for WCC 2016 by 13 May before registration fees increase

Register for WCC 2016 by 13 May before registration fees increase

5 May, 2016

It’s exactly one month until the World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2016 and we look forward to seeing you there. You don’t have to be a WHF member to attend: it’s your chance to learn from world leaders, network with other specialists, share ideas and be inspired by best practice in cardiovascular health […]

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Heart Foundation of Malaysia

MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Heart Foundation of Malaysia

3 May, 2016

with Hajjah Ainon Hj Kuntom, Director, Community Development Activities   Our Member of the Month profiles the amazing achievements of World Heart Federation Members across the globe.     Formed in 1984, the Heart Foundation of Malaysia aims to create awareness of and prevent heart disease in the general public, with a particular focus on […]

Polypill News: April 2016

Polypill News: April 2016

26 April, 2016

Your regular news update on what’s happening with fixed dose combination drugs (‘polypills’) for preventing cardiovascular events To subscribe to Polypill News and receive this newsletter direct, please email [email protected] Group formed to improve access to polypill The World Heart Federation has assembled a group of people—physicians, researchers, economists, policymakers, industry experts and others—who are […]

8 out of 10 heart attack survivors failed to recognize their symptoms, finds new BHF survey of more than 500

8 out of 10 heart attack survivors failed to recognize their symptoms, finds new BHF survey of more than 500

12 April, 2016

World Heart Federation member the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has today released the results of a survey of 500 heart attack survivors. This found that 80% did not recognize that they were having a heart attack, with around 35% putting their symptoms down to indigestion. Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive, British Heart Foundation: “It’s extremely alarming […]

World Health Day Launch Event – Diabetes

7 April, 2016

Today, the World Heart Federation advocacy team attended the launch event for World Health Day, which saw the WHO issue a call to action on diabetes. The launch took place in the Executive Board room at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.     Director-General of the WHO Dr Margaret Chan opened the event […]

World Health Day 2016 focus on beating diabetes

World Health Day 2016 focus on beating diabetes

7 April, 2016

The theme for today’s World Health Day 2016 is diabetes, a non-communicable disease (NCD) that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and has a direct impact on over 400 million people globally. The World Health Organisation has called for governments around the world to act to ensure people can make healthier food choices. […]

Only two months to go for the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2016 in Mexico City!

7 April, 2016

Scientific programme now online!       The complete list of WCC sessions is now available here. Browse through hundreds of talks from world leaders in heart health, including Presidents of national and regional organizations, such as Marc Creager from the American Heart Association and Bongani Mayosi from the Pan-African Society of Cardiology. Discover highlights, […]

Today is World TB Day: Unite to end tuberculosis

Today is World TB Day: Unite to end tuberculosis

24 March, 2016

The World Health Organization is calling on countries and partners to ‘Unite to End Tuberculosis. With 43 million lives saved since 2000, there has been significant progress in the battle against TB but more can be done.           Ending TB by 2030 is a target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]

Member of the month: Heart Friends Around The World

23 March, 2016

with Dr Khawer Naveed Siddiqui, President   Affiliated to the World Heart Federation since 1994 and founded by Dr Flavio Burgarella, Heart Friends Around The World (HFATW) is an international movement to create awareness about heart diseases in the most affected countries.The organization brings together physicians, cardiologists and patients worldwide, predominantly from low- and middle-income […]