The World Heart Federation
On a mission to achieve heart health for all.
Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s biggest killer. But it doesn’t have to be.
Our Impact
Championing change and policies grounded in science to secure access to prevention, treatment and care.
WHF Community
Convening the global heart community of 200+ Members to share knowledge and implement evidence. Join us.
World Heart Day: 29 September 2026
HEART DISEASE CAN HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT.
Your support can help prevent millions of premature deaths due to CVD. Get started by sharing your heart health story and taking part in our World Heart Day quiz. Together we can create change.
World Heart Vision 2030
The World Heart Federation leads the global fight against cardiovascular disease, which is the world’s leading cause of death, killing 20 million people each year.
We unite a global community of heart health experts, policymakers, and advocates to reduce cardiovascular disease deaths and improve heart health everywhere.
World Heart Awards 2026
Celebrating those making a difference in the fight against cardiovascular disease worldwide.
World Heart Day – Geneva Celebration
Football For Healthier Hearts
Servette FC vs Olympique Lyonnais
UEFA Women’s Championship League
23 September 2026
Stade de Genève, Geneva
World Heart Report 2026
Our flagship report, published annually, with the 2026 edition focusing on congenital heart disease.
2nd World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease
Experts, advocates, and people living with RHD come together in Perth, Western Australia.
World Heart Summit
The World Heart Summit is an international event at the intersection of policy, advocacy, science, and innovation.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Lipid Guidelines and Global Cardiovascular Prevention
Discover the latest insights on lipid management and cardiovascular prevention today.
World Heart Vision 2030
A shared global vision to strengthen collaboration with key sectors and policymakers.
Latest News
Perth to host global push to end rheumatic heart disease, once and for all
From Commitment to Action: Advocating for A New Strategy for NCD Prevention and Control in Europe
Advancing Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course
Leaving No Child Behind: Advancing Action on Childhood-Onset Heart Disease in Europe
Advancing Global Action to Address Childhood-Onset Heart Disease
From Commitment to Action: Scaling Up Hypertension Control in the Western Pacific
Accelerating Tobacco Control Towards a Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Future
Ensuring Equitable and Affordable Access to Essential Cardiovascular Medicines in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Investing in Health: Financing Cardiovascular Health for All
Urban Centres: The Frontline of the Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease
Urban centres, where the vast majority of the world’s population now resides, are the frontline in our fight against cardiovascular disease. By harnessing a wide array of sectors—not just healthcare, but also urban planning, environment, and technology—we can make significant strides towards healthier populations, curb preventable diseases, and significantly reduce premature loss of life.
Prof Jagat Narula, President, World Heart Federation
