A global discussion on strengthening heart failure care
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. ET | VIRTUAL

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On World Heart Day 2026, Foreign Policy in partnership with Viatris will host a virtual dialogue focused on strengthening heart failure prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. 

The discussion will explore how to address the growing economic, social, and public health burdens of heart failure while ensuring more coordinated, accessible, and patient-centered care.

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Event Details

September 29th, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET 

Virtual

Event Details

September 29th, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET 

Virtual

 

AGENDA

10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction

  • Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy

10:05 a.m. | From Policy to Patient Outcomes: Addressing the Growing CVD Crisis

  • Borjana Pervan, Chief Executive Officer, World Heart Federation
  • moderated by Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy

10:20 a.m. | An Integrated Approach to Reducing CVD Burdens - Heart Failure in Focus

  • Dr. Durra Alblooshi, Acting Executive Director, Community Health Sector, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center 
  • Adriana Castro Careaga, Founding President, Asociación ALE Mexico
  • Dr. Sean A. Virani, President, President, Canadian Cardiovascular Society; Medical Director, HeartLife Foundation
  • moderated by Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy

10:45 a.m. | Innovation, Partnership, and the Future of Heart Health

  • Dr. Luz Angela Cubillos Garzón, Global Medical Affairs Lead, Viatris
  • moderated by Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy

10:55 a.m. | Closing Remarks

  • Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy

SPEAKERS

Borjana Pervan
Chief Executive Officer, World Heart Federation

Dr. Durra Alblooshi
Acting Executive Director, Community Health Sector,
Abu Dhabi Public
Health Center

Adriana Castro Careaga
Founding President, Asociación ALE Mexico

Dr. Sean A. Virani
President, Canadian Cardiovascular Society; Medical Director, HeartLife Foundation

Dr. Luz Angela Cubillos Garzón, MD, MSc
Global Medical Affairs Lead, Viatris

 

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