For Your Information
The World Hypertension League (WHL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension globally. Hypertension is a driving force in the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally.
The WHL’s premier outreach event is World Hypertension Day held annually on May 17th.
The WHL’s premier outreach event is World Hypertension Day held annually on May 17th.
World Hypertension
Day 2026
Thank you participating in World Hypertension Day 2026 on May 17th. Learn more about this world-wide event.
World Hypertension Day 2026 - Prof Gianfranco Parati
World Hypertension Day 2026 - Mr. Tulari Tine Interview
Professor Bert-Jan van den Born Interview
Prof Gianfranco Parati and Prof Thomas Felix Luescher
Professor Paul K. Whelton Interview
Professor S. N. Narasingan Video
The World Hypertension League (WHL) is pleased to announce the next World Hypertension Congress, scheduled to take place in Goiânia, Brazil, from May 13 - 15, 2027. We invite colleagues from Latin America and all other regions of the world to share suggestions for topics to be addressed during this important global event. You are also encouraged to contribute to the success of the Congress by submitting abstracts presenting your original research and by considering attending in person what we aim to make a high-level scientific meeting of global relevance.
World Hypertension League Overview
Journal of Human Hypertension
The Journal of Human Hypertension is the official journal of the World Hypertension League. For author submission guidelines please visit the JHH website here.
Blood Pressure Certification Course
This free certification course teaches health care professionals how to measure blood pressure accurately, step by step, so that they can make an appropriate diagnosis. The course includes a knowledge and aptitude test and provides a certificate valid for 6 months.
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Blood Pressure Resources
The World Hypertension League provides Resources and Calls to Action to healthcare professionals and partner organizations to advance the management, control and prevention of high blood pressure, with recent focus on hypertension control in Africa, sodium reduction, and accuracy in BP measurement.
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News & Events
Our resource library includes the latest news and events, with links to our quarterly newsletter and the Journal of Human Hypertension, and publications and guidelines on BP screenings, accuracy in BP measurement/device validation, and salt reduction protocols.
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What We Do
The World Hypertension League (WHL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension globally. WHL membership is currently comprised of 80 national hypertension societies who are members of our Council and led by the WHL Executive, Board, Council, and Committees. WHL is a global organization with regional offices in North and South America, China, South East Asia, Sub Saharan Africa, the South Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Membership
Organizations can apply for membership in the World Hypertension League - download application forms and apply now.
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Save the Date
Mark your calendars for World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2026.
Children's Art Program
Contributors
The annual WHL Children's Art Program is meant to foster greater awareness of hypertension in the young. 2026 Submissions will open shortly. The Program's theme promotes a healthy lifestyle through prevention of hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular disease.
How to Properly Measure Blood Pressure
Our Partners
