Author: mzelenkovski
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From evidence to action: The World Heart Federation launches the Framework for A Cardiovascular Health Action Plans
Every 34 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death. Not from a mystery illness or something science hasn’t solved but from a condition we know…
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World Heart Federation Declares 2026 the Year of Neglected Cardiac Diseases
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is placing neglected cardiac diseases at the centre of the global cardiovascular agenda in 2026, calling for urgent action to address conditions that have long been underprioritised and continue to claim…
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World Heart Federation launches 2026 Don’t Miss a Beat campaign to highlight hidden symptoms of heart disease
Launched to coincide with World Heart Day 2026, Don’t Miss a Beat urges people to see the signs, protect their hearts and demand action against world’s number one killer GENEVA,…
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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 Guatemala. Beyond this number are parents who can no longer provide for…
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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 its Impact Factor rise from 3.1 to 5.7. The Impact Factor reflects…
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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, June 29, 2026 — A new international expert consensus document refines and…
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Extreme heat and the heart
Record-breaking heat is affecting countries around the world, with Europe among the hardest hit as the continent continues to warm at twice the global average. The World Health Organization says more…
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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 and left thousands more injured, displaced, or still unaccounted for. The World…
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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, Italy, for the second consecutive year. Held in collaboration with the Menarini…
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Advancing ambitious ncd and cardiovascular agendas at who Executive Board 158
The World Heart Federation (WHF) actively represented the global cardiovascular community at the 158th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, which was held from 02 to 07…