The Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme was created by the World Heart Federation to form and develop a long-term cadre of experts who collaborate, research, and act to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) globally.
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Become an Emerging LeaderAgenda Item 24.2 – Involvement of Non-State Actors in WHO’s Governing Bodies This constituency statement was coordinated by NCD Alliance and endorsed by the World Heart Federation at the 156th Session of the WHO Executive Board Distinguished delegates, We welcome WHO’s continued efforts to enhance the participation of non-State actors (NSAs) in governing bodies […]
Geneva, 04.02.2025 – The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to announce the appointment of its new President, Prof Jagat Narula, and Vice President, Prof Amam Mbakwem. Building on a strong foundation of leadership, they are set to drive WHF’s mission forward with a renewed focus on reducing global cardiovascular disease mortality and enhancing health […]
Davos, January 21, 2025 – Today at the World Economic Forum, the World Heart Federation and the Novartis Foundation called on global leaders to endorse the Davos Declaration on Urban Heart Health, a bold new initiative aimed at combatting the world’s leading cause of death and disability – cardiovascular disease (CVD). With urban populations expected […]
Thursday 12 December 2024 marks seven years since World Universal Health Coverage Day was established, in recognition of the importance of strong, resilient health systems to ensure access to health services for all. The term Universal Health Coverage expresses into words the powerful goal of tackling health inequalities, which continue to be deeply rooted within […]
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