Event Info:
  • September 29, 2024
  • 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Worldwide

Details

The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, formed in 1978.  WHF is recognized by the World Health Organization as its leading NGO partner in cardiovascular disease prevention. 

The World Heart Federation was formed in 1978 by a merger of the International Society of Cardiology and the International Cardiology Federation, under the name of the International Society and Federation of Cardiology. In 1998, this body changed its name to the World Heart Federation.

The World Heart Federation represents more than 200 organizations in over 100 countries.  It works to promote cardiovascular health, and provide information on access to relevant information, care and treatment.

The World Heart Federation is the only cardiovascular disease (CVD) organization in official relations with the World Health Organization.