JACARDI as proof of concept for the safe hearts plan

19 Jun 26

JACARDI as a proof-of-concept for Europe’s Safe Hearts Plan

The article highlights how JACARDI’s portfolio of over 140 pilots across Europe, spanning life course approaches, prevention, early detection and integrated care, can help translate cardiovascular disease and diabetes strategies into real-world impact.

15 Jun 26

Building a coherent European approach to NCD prevention: how three JACARDI deliverables support action

Three JACARDI deliverables bring together evidence, methodology and collaboration to support more coherent, sustainable action on cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention across Europe.

12 Jun 26

Health literacy in action: JACARDI partners share lessons from 25 European pilots

Partners from 13 European countries met in Bilbao to exchange progress and lessons from 25 health literacy pilots. The meeting focused on implementation, equity, co-creation, evaluation, sustainability and synergies with other EU-funded initiatives working on non-communicable disease prevention.
Basque pilot supports youth to build health literacy for healthier daily habits: group work

12 Jun 26

Basque pilot supports youth to build health literacy for healthier daily habits

Biosistemak is leading a JACARDI pilot project in the Basque Country to strengthen health literacy among adolescents and young people.

12 Jun 26

New RESIL-Card tool supports resilient and equitable cardiovascular care across Europe

The newly launched RESIL-Card tool helps healthcare professionals identify vulnerabilities and strengthen cardiovascular care pathways before crises occur. The free online resource supports preparedness, continuity of care and more equitable, resilient health systems across Europe.
Patients, clinicians and researchers taking part in a co-design session for JACARDI’s AMIGA pilot in Madrid.

12 Jun 26

Relearning life after a heart attack: How patients are shaping their recovery

After a heart attack, many patients leave hospital with questions, uncertainty and the need to rebuild confidence in daily life. Through JACARDI’s AMIGA pilot in Madrid, patients are helping clinicians and researchers co-design a mobile app that supports self-care, treatment adherence and recovery beyond the hospital.

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.

10 Jun 26

INCLIVA brings workplace health education to workers and employers across Spain

INCLIVA’s workplace health education pilot is developing online training for workers and employers across Spain, supporting cardiovascular risk awareness, self-care and workplace inclusion. The initiative was presented at Conecta INCLIVA in Valencia, where patients, researchers, clinicians and regional health representatives came together to discuss cardiovascular health, diabetes and citizen involvement in research.

09 Jun 26

From a European project to a permanent resource for citizens: how Cantabria is building a sustainable and inclusive health education model

In Cantabria, a free online health education course is helping people living with diabetes and cardiovascular disease better understand their conditions and strengthen self-care. Developed with patients, healthcare professionals and community organisations, the initiative is being integrated into the Cantabrian School of Health to remain available to citizens beyond the project.

09 Jun 26

Making patient experience count: Finland’s JACARDI pilot brings patient voices into diabetes care

A JACARDI pilot in Finland is testing how digital patient-reported outcome measures can bring people’s everyday experiences into diabetes care, supporting more patient-centred, value-based healthcare.

08 Jun 26

Building the path beyond research: DigiCare4You workshop focuses on scale-up

The final DigiCare4You dissemination workshop brought together European stakeholders in Brussels to discuss the project’s results and future implementation.