The 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. The 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. The WHL is in official relations with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The official journal of the WHL is The Journal of Human Hypertension (JHH).
WHL operates through a diverse, regionally distributed leadership team with offices across North and South America, China, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, the South Pacific, and the Middle East. We maintain official relations with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), ensuring that our initiatives align with international health priorities.
Hypertension remains the leading cause of premature death and disability worldwide. WHL works to reduce this global burden by:
Raising public awareness
Educating healthcare providers and communities
Advocating for evidence-based health policies, especially in low- and middle-income countries
Promoting equitable access to hypertension prevention and control resources
WHL envisions a healthier global community through effective hypertension control and prevention. Our core values include:
Forward Thinking
Philanthropy
Passion
Transparency
Knowledge Translation
Open Communication
These values guide our collaborations, research dissemination, and global health advocacy.
We lead impactful global initiatives, including:
World Hypertension Day (May 17)
May Measurement Month (MMM) — the world’s largest blood pressure screening campaign
Global and regional conferences, awareness drives, and educational campaigns
Supporting research and public health programs targeting high-risk and underserved populations
WHL champions international partnerships to develop and advocate for public health policies, such as salt reduction programs, to create healthier living environments worldwide. Together with our partners, we focus on effective prevention, management, and treatment strategies to combat hypertension’s impact on communities everywhere.
