World Heart

14/04/2026

⚠️ Chagas disease is still too much ignored, increasing beyond Latin America, and with dangerous impacts years after infection from the "kissing bug."

Historically, uncertain data has hampered efforts to improve the response.

👉 Now, the RAISE study provides up-to-date, accurate data and interactive access, as featured on the World Heart Observatory, to improve prevention and management for millions around the world.

Learn more about Chagas disease:

The RAISE project reassesses the global burden of Chagas disease, including mortality, prevalence, and economic impact, led by Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in collaboration with the World Heart Federation.

28/03/2026

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly 20 million deaths every year. Yet it rarely occurs alone. Many people also live with conditions such as:

💔 Hypertension

💔 Diabetes

💔 Obesity

💔 Mental health disorders

💔 Chronic kidney disease

Today, the World Heart Federation launched a new Roadmap on cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions, calling for health systems to treat the whole person, not just one disease at a time. Why does this matter?

🌍 Around 37% of adults globally live with multiple health conditions.

💊 Many patients take several medications and see multiple specialists.

🔄 Care is often fragmented and difficult to navigate.

Integrated care brings healthcare professionals together so patients can receive coordinated, person-centred care that reduces hospital visits and improves quality of life. Learn more at the link in our bio.

A special thank you to our lead partners, and AstraZeneca for making the Roadmap possible, and to Novo Nordisk and Roche for supporting the Roadmap Summary.

Learn more: https://world-heart-federation.org/news/advancing-integrated-care-for-cardiovascular-disease-and-multiple-long-term-conditions

27/03/2026

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Adherence means following the plan you and your healthcare team agreed on, including medication, lifestyle steps, and follow-ups.

But adherence is about more than medication. It’s about understanding your treatment plan and having the support you need to follow it over time.

This World Adherence Day, explore tools and resources to help you stay on track from day one.

Learn more and join the movement: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-adherence-day/

23/03/2026

Missing medication can increase your health risks, even when you don’t feel it right away.

If something in your treatment plan doesn’t make sense, ask questions and get clarity.

Support helps you stay on track.

Learn more: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-adherence-day/

20/03/2026

Today is 🪥

Did you know that people who have poor oral health have higher rates of cardiovascular problems?

Taking care of your teeth is about protecting your heart too 🦷❤️

Visit www.worldoralhealthday.org to learn more and get involved!

16/03/2026

The first conversation matters.

When you understand your treatment plan from the start, it’s easier to stick with it over time.

Ask questions. Get clarity. Stay on track.

15/03/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE! Applications for the Emerging Leaders Programme close tomorrow.

This year, the programme focuses on the integrated care of cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions. We aim to address the growing challenge of multimorbidity and its impact on health systems, patients, and communities.

Why apply?

✔ Join a global network of over 240 Emerging Leaders
✔ Spend five days in Florence, Italy, collaborating with top minds in the field
✔ Receive seed funding from WHF to bring your vision to life

🗓️ Deadline: 16 March

🔗 Apply now: https://world-heart-federation.org/emerging-leaders/become-an-emerging-leader/

09/03/2026

Treatment isn’t just about starting, it’s about continuing.

Taking medication, following lifestyle advice, and attending follow-ups all play a role.

Staying consistent helps treatment do what it’s meant to do.

Learn more: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-adherence-day/

08/03/2026

Cardiovascular disease is the NUMBER ONE KILLER of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths every year.

It kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, and it affects women of any age.

It does not discriminate.
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And yet, cardiovascular disease in women continues to be understudied, underdiagnosed and undertreated due to misconceptions and lack of awareness, even among doctors and patients.
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Let's stop living in the past. Let's listen to women's hearts.

07/03/2026

Governments, classrooms, clinics... even to this day, women continue to open doors in places that once denied them entry.

But there's still so much to do, and some myths still cost lives.

Heart disease is NOT a "man's disease". This misconception has real consequences. Many women with heart disease are dying because they are still underdiagnosed, undertreated and under-represented in clinical trials. Their voices go unheard and their symptoms are not taken seriously enough.

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in women worldwide. It is responsible for 30% of deaths in women every year, more than all forms of cancer combined. It can affect women of any age. It does NOT discriminate.

Let's stop living in the past and start listening to women's hearts.

02/03/2026

Adherence is about more than medication. It’s about understanding your treatment plan and having the support you need to follow it over time. This , explore tools and resources to help you stay on track from day one. Learn more: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-adherence-day/

28/02/2026

📣 The deadline to apply for our Emerging Leaders Programme is 16 MARCH!

This year, the programme focuses on the integrated care of cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions, addressing the growing challenge of multimorbidity and its impact on health systems, patients, and communities.

Why apply?

✔ Join a global network of over 240 leaders shaping the future of cardiovascular health
✔ Spend five days in Florence, Italy, collaborating with top minds in the field
✔ Receive seed funding from the World Heart Federation to bring your vision to life

🔗 Apply now: worldheart.orgbecome-an-emerging-leader