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 Jun 26

Equity Lens: Reframing NCD surveillance for equity-driven health systems

Small European states such as Malta can offer valuable lessons for equity-driven NCD surveillance, helping make hidden inequities visible and supporting health systems that respond better to all population groups.

10 Jun 26

Co-creating health literacy actions with migrant communities in Portugal for more equitable prevention

In Portugal, two pilots within JACARDI’s work package on Health Literacy are exploring how locally co-created health literacy actions can make cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention more inclusive, accessible, and meaningful.

ESC Congress 2025

28 – 31 August 2026

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