Joint action on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes

JACARDI is the Joint Action of the European Union that supports European countries in reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, at both individual and health system levels. 

143 evidence-based pilot projects in 18 EU countries, with supporting evidence of improved cardiovascular diseases and diabetes prevention and management.

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What we do?
Action for patients

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Health literacy and awareness

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Data availability, quality, accessibility and sharing

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Screening high-risk populations and individuals

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Integrated care pathways

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Patients’ Self-management

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Labour participation of people living with CVD or DM

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News

11 Nov 26

Beyond cardiovascular disease: Europe comes together in Bilbao to shape the future of cardiovascular health

At the EPH 2026 pre-conference in Bilbao, JACARDI and JA PreventNCD brought European stakeholders together to discuss implementing the EU Safe Hearts Plan. Five key priorities emerged: investing in prevention, connecting screening to care, reducing health inequalities, using data to drive decisions and ensuring sustainable change.
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01 Oct 26

JACARDI expertise reflected in new EU recommendations on cardiovascular health checks

This significant milestone demonstrates how evidence generated through European collaboration can help shape policies that strengthen prevention, improve access to health checks and support better cardiovascular health outcomes across the EU.

24 November 2026

Delivering on the EU Safe Hearts Plan: the impact of EU-funded projects
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