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Global Advocacy

Leading global advocacy efforts for action to prevent,
control and reduce the global burden of CVD

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Driving non-communicable diseases to the top of the agenda

We strive to reduce CVD by at least 25% by 2025, leading the global advocacy effort for action to prevent and control the world's biggest killer.

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Advocating at the United Nations

Our advocacy experts work with the UN and other international bodies to influence global policies, development strategies and funding allocations.

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Advocating at the World Health Organization

WHF is the only CVD organization in official relations with the WHO.

Our work with the WHO

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