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

Ukraine National Stakeholder Event Group Photo

11 May 26

Building stronger prevention systems in Ukraine: insights from the Kyiv JACARDI meeting

A national JACARDI meeting in Kyiv brought together Ukrainian public health authorities, WHO, and regional disease control centres to strengthen prevention of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. The event highlighted findings from JACARDI pilot studies and outlined next steps for community-based prevention, screening, and health literacy.

18 Mar 26

Equity Lens: JACARDI’s 4Cs framework brings structure to advancing equity and diversity in diabetes and cardiovascular health

JACARDI’s 4Cs framework, critical reflection, context and data, co‑design, and inclusive and accessible communication, guides public health professionals to embed equity and diversity in diabetes and cardiovascular health. The framework and tools support teams across Europe.

ESC Congress 2025

28 – 31 August 2026

ESC Congress 2026
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