No more fragmented action: the case for national cardiovascular health plans
Around 20 million people die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every year, equivalent to the whole population of countries like the Netherlands, Ecuador or…
World Heart Federation launches new Roadmap to advance lifelong cardiovascular health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) has launched its new Roadmap on Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pathway to Lifelong Cardiovascular Health,…
Global Heart enters top 25% of cardiology journals
We are pleased to share that Global Heart, the official journal of the World Heart Federation, has seen…
Global experts update heart failure definition to improve prevention, diagnosis and care
Updated international definition of heart failure introduces new classification system and emphasizes earlier detection and personalized treatment DALLAS,…
Extreme heat and the heart
Record-breaking heat is affecting countries around the world, with Europe among the hardest hit as the continent continues…
World Heart Federation Stands with Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed so many lives…
Introducing the 2026 WHF Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Cohort: Advancing Integrated Care for Cardiovascular Disease and Multiple Long-Term Conditions
The 2026 edition of the World Heart Federation (WHF) Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme will return to Florence,…
World Heart Federation Appoints Borjana Pervan as Chief Executive Officer
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Borjana Pervan as its new…
Designed to Addict: Newer Tobacco and Nicotine Products Are a Threat to Cardiovascular Health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to celebrate World No Tobacco Day – under the banner Unmasking…
WHF calls for stronger action on cardiovascular health at the 79th World Health Assembly
The World Heart Federation represented its Members and the global cardiovascular community at the 79th World Health Assembly, which was held from 18 to…
Placing NCDs and Cardiovascular Disease at the Heart of the 2030 Agenda
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 12.6 – Health…
Reframing Rehabilitation for Lifelong Cardiovascular Health
This statement was delivered by the World Heart Federation under agenda item 15.1 – Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health…
Strengthening Primary Healthcare for NCDs, Mental Health, and UHC
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Ensuring Inclusive and Accountable Global Health Architecture Reform
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Accelerating Action on Stroke Through a WHO Resolution
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Stroke Organization, with contributions from the World Heart…
From Declaration to Implementation: Strengthening Circulatory Health in NCD Responses
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the International Society of Nephrology, with contributions from the World…
Turning NCD Commitments into Action: Delivering on the 2025 Political Declaration
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under…
Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health and NCDs in Emergency Settings
This statement was delivered by Prof. Julie Redfern, WHF Board Member, under Agenda Item 14.1 – WHO’s Work…
79th World Health Assembly – joint event on Closing the Gap in Cardiovascular Health: Delivering Prevention through National Plans, Primary Care, and Integrated Action
WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Closing…
79th World Health Assembly – joint event on Addressing Obesity to Reduce the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease
WHF President Professor Jagat Narula’s opening speech at the 79th World Heath Assembly side-event in Geneva on “Addressing…
Most children have zero access to life-saving cardiovascular care, says new report from World Heart Federation
GENEVA, 16 May 2026: Over 90% of children in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) live in paediatric heart…