17 Mar 26

Cantabrians take control of their health: new workshops for heart health and diabetes

IDIVAL is running community-based interventions in Cantabria to help people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease develop skills, confidence, and actionable self-management plans.

17 Mar 26

Diabetes Data Cell: From fragmented data to a national policy tool

The Diabetes Data Cell project, developed by Sciensano within JACARDI, is building Belgium’s first comprehensive national diabetes dataset by linking clinical and administrative healthcare data. By following patients across care settings, the initiative provides valuable evidence to support better diabetes policy, care quality monitoring, and health system planning.
Bangladeshi community at the diabetes education course

17 Mar 26

Diabetes education course supports the Bangladeshi community in the Marche region

The Marche region’s free Type 2 diabetes course supported the Bangladeshi community with culturally adapted guidance. Watch the video to hear participants share their experiences and how it’s helping daily life.
Mother and baby

16 Mar 26

Breastfeeding and the first 1000 days: an overlooked frontier for disease prevention and health promotion in Europe

A guest article from the JA PreventNCD team highlights breastfeeding and the first 1,000 days as a key, yet overlooked, opportunity to prevent cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It presents strong evidence of long-term benefits for both children and mothers, and points to ongoing European actions, including the rollout of the Baby Friendly Community and Health Services model.
JACARDI at JARED Consortium day

11 Mar 26

Strengthening European Health: JACARDI at the JARED Consortium Day

At the JARED Consortium Day, JACARDI highlighted how coordinated strategies across cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention can strengthen European health interventions and support a cohesive approach to NCDs.

02 Mar 26

Three JACARDI pilots showcased at the 45th French Hypertension Days

Hypertension affects over 17 million French adults, yet half remain unaware of their condition. Three innovative JACARDI pilots, designed to help address these gaps, were showcased to more than 500 healthcare professionals from French-speaking countries.

Ireland JACARDI Consortium group picture, HSE and Croí Heart and Stroke Charity

24 Feb 26

From pilots to policy: highlights from the Irish JACARDI Heart Health Symposium

The Irish JACARDI Heart Health Symposium brought together clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to showcase European progress in cardiovascular and diabetes prevention. From pilot projects in five countries to discussions on women’s heart health and integrated care, the event highlighted collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred approaches.
Crowd in a square

18 Feb 26

Cardiovascular health in focus: new OECD report and JACARDI experts highlight the path from data to implementation

Cardiovascular disease remains Europe’s leading cause of death, but most cases are preventable. The new OECD report and JACARDI experts highlight how data-driven strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and the EU Safe Hearts Plan can turn evidence into action to improve cardiovascular health across the continent.

29 Jan 26

A Short Guide to Screening for Individuals at Increased Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes

As work progresses on a harmonized EU approach to health checks under the EU Safe Hearts Plan, JACARDI has published its Short Guide for Screening. The document provides practical, evidence-based recommendations to support the organization and implementation of effective screening activities across Europe. It is intended as a quick, accessible reference for public health professionals, […]
Call for papers IJPH

29 Jan 26

Call for papers: join the scientific debate on cardiovascular disease and diabetes

The International Journal of Public Health and Public Health Reviews launch a joint call for papers on cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Aligned with JACARDI, the special issue invites original research, reviews, and policy briefs to strengthen equitable and sustainable public health responses.
Safe Hearts Plan visual

22 Jan 26

How JACARDI can support the implementation of the EU Safe Hearts Plan

Benedetta Armocida, coordinator of JACARDI, presented the Joint Action’s role in shaping screening and early detection approaches under the Safe Hearts Plan, during a dedicated webinar organized by the European Commission.

17 Dec 25

Navigating adulthood with juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes: a scoping review on education, employment and quality of life

While it is a matter of debate how juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes affects academic achievements, there is general agreement that it leads to persistent disadvantages in employment and HRQoL in adulthood.