Closing the gap In cardiovascular health: Delivering prevention through national plans, primary care, and integrated action

Name: Closing the gap In cardiovascular health: Delivering prevention through national plans, primary care, and integrated action
Start: 2026-05-18T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-18T14:30:00+02:00
Location: École Hôtelière de Genève

This event serves as a strategic bridge between the World Heart Summit and global health policy negotiations. It brings together health ministers, clinical experts, and civil society leaders to address the urgent need for a 30% reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality by 2030, emphasizing that while medical solutions exist, implementation gaps remain the greatest hurdle.

The program combines expert-led advocacy with a networking lunch to foster collaboration on “World Heart Vision 2030.” By focusing on the 20.5 million lives lost annually to CVD, the event aims to move beyond theoretical frameworks and toward actionable national health agendas. Participants will evaluate the latest WHF strategy (2024–2026), focusing specifically on how digital health tools, improved supply chains for essential medicines, and multisectoral partnerships can overcome systemic barriers to heart health in low- and middle-income countries.

Core Discussion Pillars

National Cardiovascular Action Plans: Moving from generic health goals to country-specific policy frameworks that prioritize heart health in national budgets and legislation.
Primary Care as the First Line of Defense: Strengthening frontline health systems to deliver early screening for hypertension and cholesterol, ensuring that prevention is accessible and decentralized.
Integrated Action & Equity: Tackling the “comorbidity crisis” by integrating CVD care with other chronic disease programs and eliminating social disparities that prevent vulnerable populations from receiving life-saving treatment.