About Us
United for Heart Health
Connecting patients, professionals, and communities worldwide
Heart Friends Around The World is an apolitical, non-profit organization established by people deeply committed to the prevention and rehabilitation of heart disease. Headquartered in Italy, our association operates internationally, promoting cooperation among patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and institutions.
We believe that education, prevention, and scientific collaboration are essential to improving cardiovascular health worldwide.
The Founder
Dr. K.K. Hyder Siddiqui (1934–2021) was a pioneering cardiologist, educator, and humanitarian whose work transformed cardiac care in India. From leading institutions like B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre to founding Heart Friends Around the World – Indian Chapter, he combined medical excellence with compassion, bringing advanced treatment and free heart camps to countless patients.
Our mission
Health promotion is global — embracing body, mind, and spirit.
Our vision
To promote the Good through the promotion of health.
Our story
Since 1996, we have worked to prevent, educate, and rehabilitate, building trust and access to heart health worldwide.
Prevent. Educate. Rehabilitate.
Three pillars of our commitment to global heart health.
We are dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health through prevention, education, and rehabilitation. By promoting balanced lifestyles and fostering trust between doctors and patients, we work to reduce the burden of heart disease worldwide.
What Is Our Focus?
We focus on empowering communities with knowledge, encouraging healthy habits, and supporting access to affordable medicines — because health is an inalienable human right.
Why It Matters
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally. Through collaboration, awareness, and rehabilitation, we strive to create healthier futures for individuals, families, and societies.