News - Jacardi

01 Jul 25

From evidence to impact: a united call for equity-driven and sustainable action on NCDs

JACARDI, JA PreventNCD, WHO Europe, OECD and the European Commission’s DG SANTE have published a joint Comment in The Lancet Regional Health calling for an accelerated, harmonised and equity-driven European agenda on non-communicable diseases.

20 Jun 25

JACARDI featured on national Italian TV: free health screenings raise awareness on diabetes and cardiovascular risks

A high-profile event in Reggio Calabria, tied to the arrival of the Italian Navy's historic ship Amerigo Vespucci, brought national attention to a simple yet powerful tool for prevention and screening.

JACARDI and JA Prevent NCDs at a high-level policy dialogue event in Brussels convened by the OECD

12 May 25

JACARDI takes the floor at OECD policy dialogue on Europe’s Cardiovascular Health

On 5 May 2025, the OECD convened a high-level policy dialogue in Brussels to address one of Europe’s most pressing public health challenges. Represented by its Coordination Team, JACARDI brought forward lessons from its cross-country collaboration.

Milka Sokolović, Director General of EPHA, the European Public Health Alliance, and a member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

14 Apr 25

Milka Sokolović: JACARDI is a beacon of proactive change in Europe’s healthcare landscape

Promoting healthy eating habits and regular physical activity can greatly reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, but the responsibility cannot fall solely on individuals. This is the approach championed by Milka Sokolović, Director General of EPHA, the European Public Health Alliance

Stefano Del Prato, President of the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) and member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

14 Apr 25

Stefano Del Prato: Advancing precision diabetes medicine – the role of data, technology, and JACARDI’s contribution through pragmatic and practical actions

With decades of expertise in diabetes research and clinical practice, Stefano Del Prato, President of EUDF offers a deep dive into the four most critical steps for combating the burden of NCDs, the avenues for making innovations of diabetes care more accessible, and how advancements in monitoring technology can support personalized treatment.

Francesco Cosentino Vice-President of ESC from 2020 to 2022 and a member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

10 Apr 25

Francesco Cosentino: Policy change can only happen when it is driven both at EU and national level

As the European Commission prepares to launch the European Cardiovascular Health Plan, recognizing the strong link between cardiovascular disease and diabetes is more important than ever. For real impact, the plan must provide funding that reflects the scale of the CVD burden.

02 Apr 25

From promising ideas to real impact: WHO’s Quick Buys for combating NCDs

Experts in NCDs at WHO Europe have analysed exactly how 25 specific public health measures can have a positive impact in as little as 5 years.

Bart Torbeyns, Executive Director of the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) and a member of JACARDI’s Stakeholder Advisory Board

31 Jan 25

Bart Torbeyns: JACARDI’s unified strategy makes perfect sense

The Executive Director of the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) commends JACARDI’s integrated approach and establishes that the critical step for lowering its burden is establishing clear targets through better data.

David Beran, Assistant Professor at University of Geneva specialized in health management and diabetes and a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

31 Jan 25

David Beran: What has impressed me most is the collaboration between outstanding scientists across Europe

In the interview, the Assistant Professor at University of Geneva shares his insights on the connection between evidence-based outcomes and policy making, the anticipated local and global impacts of the JACARDI pilot projects and the importance of collaboration and mutual learning in research.

Janne Sørensen, Diversity Expert at the University of Copenhagen in the Department of Public Health and a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

30 Jan 25

Janne Sørensen: Being aware of one’s own biases is part of a patient-centered approach

The diversity of JACARDI’s experts is a tremendous asset to the project, as it brings many different perspectives to the table, according to Janne Sørensen, diversity expert at the University of Copenhagen in the Department of Public Health.

Silvia Ussai, International Healthcare Manager, a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board

29 Jan 25

Silvia Ussai: JACARDI aims to fill the gaps in the management of NCDs

Drawing on over a decade of experience in shaping health policies, she underscores how JACARDI tackles critical gaps towards the reduction of major risk factors leading to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

JACARDI Advisory Board Member Birgit Beger Interview

28 Jan 25

Birgit Beger: An EU Cardiovascular Health Plan is the best way forward

The CEO of the European Heart Network (EHN) and member of JACARDI’s stakeholder advisory board, strongly believes that investment in health is a win-win for society overall. She sees JACARDI’s importance in leveraging knowledge and best practices across Europe.