About Us
The World Heart Federation is a nongovernmental organization committed to helping people achieve a longer and better life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low-and middle income countries. Heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death in all parts of the globe except sub-Saharan Africa, and even there it is on the rise.
A membership organization comprised of medical societies and heart foundations from over 100 countries, the World Heart Federation is recognized by the World Health Organization as its leading nongovernmental partner in the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease.
Governed by a Board whose members are leading cardiologists from around the world and executives from major heart foundations, the World Heart Federation represents the broadest range of those involved in heart health.
