About Us

The World Heart Federation is a nongovernmental organization committed to uniting its members and leads the global fight against heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low-and middle-income countries.

The World Heart Federation is the world's only global body dedicated to leading the fight against heart disease and stroke. We do this via a united community of almost 200 member organizations that bring together the strength of medical societies and heart foundations, from more than 100 countries.

Find out about the World Heart Federation strategic goals and activities by viewing the video below.

In an interview, Professor Sidney C Smith Jr, MD, President of the World Heart Federation, explains the role of the organisation in the fight against this global killer, and shares his bold vision of the future. Read the article >