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The World Heart Federation represented its Members and the global cardiovascular community at the 79th World Health Assembly, which was held from 18 to 23 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.  Throughout the Health Assembly, WHF engaged with Member States, the World Health Organization, and civil society partners to call for stronger, more equitable, and more integrated action on cardiovascular health and other […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 12.6 – Health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, We note with concern that the world is significantly off course to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals, […]

This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 15.1 – Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Rehabilitation is an essential health service that delivers evidence-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce recurrent events and hospitalisations as well as supports individuals to live […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.5 – Primary Healthcare – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Distinguished delegates, Primary health care is the foundation of resilient, equitable health systems and essential to delivering universal health coverage and an effective […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 20.1 – Reform of the Global Health Architecture and the UN80 Initiative – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Distinguished delegates, We welcome the recognition of noncommunicable diseases and mental health within WHO’s proposal […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Stroke Organization, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.4 – Universal Health Coverage – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. The World Stroke Organizations and partners, including the World Heart Federation, welcomes the Resolution on Reducing the Burden of Stroke […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the International Society of Nephrology, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.1 – Noncommunicable Diseases – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Distinguished Delegates, We speak on behalf of a constituency committed to advancing action on circulatory health—an integrated approach to cardiovascular […]

This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.1 – Noncommunicable Diseases – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly.  Distinguished delegates, The 2025 Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health raised the level of ambition at a time when the epidemiological shift toward […]

This statement was delivered by Prof. Julie Redfern, WHF Board Member, under Agenda Item 14.1 – WHO’s Work in Health Emergencies – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, face significant challenges in emergency settings due to strained health systems and disrupted services. […]

WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Closing the Gap in Cardiovascular Health: Delivering Prevention through National Plans, Primary Care, and Integrated Action,” organised by the World Heart Federation and MSD. My dear colleagues—Good afternoon. On behalf of the World Heart Federation, it is my profound […]

WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Addressing Obesity to Reduce the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease,” organised by the World Heart Federation and the National Heart Foundation of Australia, with support from Health and Wellbeing Queensland, the Queensland Government, and Deakin University. Dear […]