A Maldivian woman was declared winner of the World Heart Federation (WHF)'s poster competition 'Heart Hero Awards' 2019.
Congratulations to @Thahei (Maldives) and the alumni of Seshadripuram Degree College (India) for winning the 2019 Heart Hero Awards ❤️🤳🏆 To learn more about #WorldHeartDay and read the inspiring stories of our Heart Heroes visit ➡️ https://t.co/Ereflz4H6k pic.twitter.com/Mbld94zWAA
— World Heart Federation (@worldheartfed) December 20, 2019
The winning posters were decided through a public survey.
Alumni of the Seshadripuram Degree College in neighboring India also won the competition.
Thahey's poster read that she is "committed to advocate for 'inclusive policies' in cardiovascular health".
AlhamdhuLillahi
— Thahey (@Thahei) December 17, 2019
Thank you All ❤ All those who've voted, circulated, requested their followers & appealed.
Deeply Honoured ❤ It made my day 😊
Thank you @worldheartfed for the oppprtunity https://t.co/PfyDUDtnSv
The competition is part of WHF's World Heart Day activities to celebrate 'Heart Heroes' - "people from all walks of life who have shown commitment, courage, empathy and care in relation to heart health".
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality in people with diabetes.