The photo shows Professor Karen Sliwa speaking at the General Assembly

Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Heart Federation:

"Last night the World Heart Federation membership elected Karen Sliwa of South Africa as President-Elect, marking two firsts: our first female president and our first from the African continent. Karen will bring to the role of President a wealth of first-hand experience and expertise, with specific understanding of the challenges of addressing CVD in lower resource settings. We are delighted to welcome her on board." Read the full article on The World Heart Federation website

Article by The World Heart Foundation