New report highlights worsening levels of cardiovascular illness and deaths from air pollution
Listen to WHF Vice President Elect, Dr Amam MBAKWEM, talking with the BBC World Service about the air…
World Heart Grants 2024 are open!
We are delighted to open applications for a new round of World Heart Grants, available exclusively to WHF…
One to watch: An urgent call for early detection of rheumatic heart disease and more equitable cardiovascular care
Access to imaging technologies allows for early screening and intervention, positively impacting outcomes for patients with heart diseases.…
It is time to screen for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in the United States
The World Heart Federation is excited to celebrate the first-ever HoFH Awareness Day with the international FH and…
WHF partners with Clean Air Fund to combat air pollution’s impact on heart health
In 2023 the World Heart Federation was proud to begin engagement in a new series of activities in…
LP(a) Awareness day: Interview with expert Dr Pablo Corral
Listen to our Lp(a) Awareness day article: This Sunday 24 March is Lp(a) awareness day. Lp(a), sometimes…
International Women’s Day: USE ❤️ FOR WOMEN
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for 35% of deaths in women each year – more than ALL cancers…
Advocating for a tobacco-free world at COP10
The World Heart Federation (WHF) proudly represented the global cardiovascular community at the Tenth Session of the Conference…
Addressing novel and emerging tobacco products at COP10
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of…
Addressing global progress in implementation of the WHO FCTC at COP10
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of…
WHF at the 154th WHO Executive Board
The World Heart Federation was an active presence throughout the 154th Executive Board (EB154) of the World Health…
Emerging Leaders Programme 2024: Applications are now open
Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme 2024, which will focus on fixed-dose combination therapies for…
WHF launches WHF WIKICARDIO Virtual Assistant
As part of our mission to share reliable and validated knowledge, the World Heart Federation is pleased to…
New WHF Policy Brief: Navigating the crossroads of tobacco use, cardiovascular disease and the COVID-19 pandemic
The unprecedented crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant and lasting impact on society. Even today,…
Discussing climate change, pollution and health at EB154
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB145) on…
Addressing Well-Being and Health Promotion at EB154
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB145) on…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health at EB154
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB145) on…
Discussing engagement with non-State actors at EB154
This is a statement delivered at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB154) on Agenda Item 25.4: Engagement with…
Discussing strategies for reducing maternal and child mortality at EB154
This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB154) on Agenda Item…
Addressing WHO’s work in health emergencies at EB154
This is a statement made at EB154 on Agenda Item 14. WHO’s work in health emergencies. Distinguished delegates,…
Discussing Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases at EB154
This is a statement made by the World Heart Federation at the WHO Executive Board Meeting (EB154) on…