Every February, communities across the United States and around the world pause to honor a cause that touches millions of families. Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week, observed annually from February 7 through February 14, shines a light on the most common birth defect in the world. It falls within […]
World Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Day
Symptoms and Early Signs of Congenital Heart Disease: Your Complete 2026 World Awareness Day Guide
Every 26 seconds, somewhere in the world, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect. That is not a typo. According to the British Heart Foundation’s 2025 Global Cardiovascular Disease Factsheet, roughly 1.2 million infants each year—an average of 3,300 per day—receive a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD). […]
10 Essential Facts About Congenital Heart Disease You Need to Know for World Awareness Day
Every February, as Valentine’s Day hearts fill shop windows and social media feeds, a different kind of heart takes center stage. Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week, observed from February 7 through February 14, asks us to look beyond the candy-red symbols of romance and pay attention to hearts that […]
The History and Significance of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Every February, families, doctors, and communities worldwide come together for a cause that touches 1.35 million newborns each year. Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week, observed from February 7 through February 14, shines a light on the world’s most common birth defect — and the people who live with it […]