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

23 Sep 26

Smarter screening, stronger prevention: JACARDI at ESC Congress 2026

A key lesson from JACARDI’s screening work, better data, early detection and follow-up were central to the ESC TV Connect discussion with Hanna Tolonen and the European Commission’s Mélodie Bernaux, moderated by Héctor Bueno. Read the article and watch the full interview.

17 Sep 26

First EU Screening Week puts prevention and early detection in the spotlight

The first EU Screening Week will put prevention and early detection in the spotlight from 28 September to 4 October, closely reflecting JACARDI’s work on effective screening and follow-up.

Events

28 – 2 October 2026

EASD Annual Meeting 2026

27 – 30 September 2026

ISQua’s 42nd International Conference
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