The European Heart Failure Mission aims to secure political recognition and investment for heart failure from the European Union (EU).
In October 2023, we will be launching a roadmap which will form the basis of a multi-year campaign to drive heart failure to the top of the political agenda.
For too long, heart failure has been overlooked by policymakers despite its significant impact on individuals and society as a whole.
The EU is taking on a bigger role in healthcare via the European Health Union and has demonstrated strategic leadership in other disease areas, such as cancer. We believe this shows there is a significant opportunity to drive improvements in heart failure diagnosis and care through the creation of similar EU strategies and initiatives. As the HFPN, we support the calls for a cardiovascular health plan that includes a dedicated strand on heart failure.
The European Heart Failure Mission will continue to develop over time and we look forward to sharing updates about our activities and progress.
The European Heart Failure Mission is co-created with a working group formed of 14 leading heart failure advocates in Europe. The Mission draws together representatives of patient organisations, professional societies and other research and clinical institutions.
As with all HFPN work, the Mission is also endorsed by the HFPN Steering Committee, Members and Supporting Organisations.
For a full list of HFPN members, please see our Members page.
