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

What we share

News

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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.
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01 Oct 26

Making screening count: what JACARDI’s Short Guide to Screening offers

JACARDI’s Short Guide to Screening brings together evidence and practical guidance on screening for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, the result of a major collaborative effort across the European consortium. The guide has now helped inform the European Commission’s proposal for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks, bringing this collective work directly into European policy.

Events

28 – 2 October 2026

EASD Annual Meeting 2026

6 – 7 October 2026

Translating Evidence Into Policy & Practice Through Strategic Public Health Communication
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