The leading global voice
We play a major role in bringing the CV community together to drive transformational change.
Together we are stronger
By 2025, our aim is to reduce premature deaths from CVD by at least 25%.
Join the fight
Become a WHF member and help us to build global commitment to address cardiovascular health at the policy level.
We convene and connect our members
To share science, best practice and resources, acting as a global thought leader and catalyst for positive change.
Celebrate World Heart Day
The biggest global awareness-raising campaign for CVD.
Attend the Congress
Join world leaders in heart health, share ideas, network with specialists.
Advocating for heart health
We lead the global advocacy effort for action to prevent, control and reduce the global burden of CVD.
Creating awareness
All our programmes and partnerships are aimed at creating awareness of CVD as a priority issue across the globe.
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Together with our Members we are leading the global fight against cardiovascular disease
Showcasing proven, practical steps to drive sustainable action and advance circulatory health
Convening in Dubai 4-5 December 2018 to drive action on Access to Essential Medicines and Technologies
Reaching millions of people via the world's biggest awareness-raising platform for heart health
Discover a world of learning and innovation when you join us in Dubai 5-8 December 2018
Bringing together for the CVD community to share and discuss experiences, challenges and solutions
Our prestigious speakers include Salim Yusuf, Nanette Wenger, Thomas Lüscher, K. Srinath Reddy, Jeroen J. Bax, Sir Magdi Yacoub and Valentin Fuster
Tell your WHD story by uploading some details and photos to our spinning globe. We'd love to hear what you did to spread awareness of heart health!
This Coalition will leverage the expertise of its partners to advocate for increased prevention, control and treatment of all circulatory diseases.
WHF participates in the Eighth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8)
News
Reflections on the UN High-level Meeting on NCDs
WHF Member Organizations Participate in the WHO Regional Meetings
WHF Emerging Leader 2017 Jordan Jarvis inspiring TED talk on ‘Peer networks to create opportunities & catalyze change’
The Argentine Society and Argentine Foundation of Cardiology meet with the Health Ministry of Buenos Aires
New global survey reveals 2 in 3 people with type 2 diabetes have CVD risk factors and/or have experienced a cardiovascular event
Press release on Kawasaki Disease for World Heart Day - 'Awareness of Kawasaki Disease is Urgent'
Global Coalition launches new White Paper for Circulatory Health
On World Heart Day, we're raising awareness of the link between CVD and air pollution
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Infographic
Infographic
Factsheet Influenza Vaccines and CVD - General Public (Française)
Fact sheets
Factsheet Influenza Vaccines and CVD - Healthcare Professionals (Française)
Factsheet Influenza Vaccines and CVD - Healthcare Professionals (Español)
Factsheet Influenza Vaccines and CVD - General Public (Español)
Factsheet Influenza Vaccines and CVD - Health Care Professionals
