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.
04 Jun 26 Migrant health service users report higher levels of discrimination in Finland A new JACARDI study in Finland finds that people with a migrant background report discrimination in health services more often than the general population, highlighting the need for equity-driven, culturally responsive and linguistically accessible care.
26 May 26 Workbox for Inclusion: JACARDI helps build workplaces that work for everyone The Workbox for Inclusion is a free online training programme helping organisations build more inclusive and health-supportive workplaces. Designed for managers, employers, HR professionals, disability managers and trade union representatives, it provides practical tools to assess workplace inclusiveness and develop action plans.
21 May 26 Research highlights the potential of self-measurement tools in preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes Findings of research on self-measurement approaches conducted within JACARDI point to the preventive potential of non-clinical methods for measuring blood glucose and cholesterol.
12 May 26 The geography of heart health: Why cardiovascular mortality still depends on where you live in Europe Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the European Union. Yet the risk of dying from it can vary dramatically depending on where people live, reflecting persistent inequalities in prevention, healthcare systems, and public health policies.
12 May 26 Shaping the EU Safe Hearts Plan: JACARDI joins high-level dialogue on regional and local perspectives A high-level Brussels discussion hosted by the European Committee of the Regions’ Interregional Group on Health and Well-being explored regional and local perspectives on shaping and implementing the EU Safe Hearts Plan, with JACARDI contributing to the debate ahead of the upcoming Committee of the Regions opinion.
11 May 26 Building stronger prevention systems in Ukraine: insights from the Kyiv JACARDI meeting A national JACARDI meeting in Kyiv brought together Ukrainian public health authorities, WHO, and regional disease control centres to strengthen prevention of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. The event highlighted findings from JACARDI pilot studies and outlined next steps for community-based prevention, screening, and health literacy.
26 Apr 26 Equity Lens: Antiracism is integral to reducing health inequalities Since racism directly affects health outcomes, adopting an antiracist approach is integral to quality care, emphasizes Dr. Najma Yusuf, a medical doctor and an antiracism educator for the JACARDI Masterclass series.
19 Mar 26 Advancing cardiovascular prevention: regional results from the Italian Health Examination Survey – CUORE Project Early results from four Italian regions reveal a substantial burden of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, with gaps in awareness and treatment. The CUORE Project has shared these early findings with regional stakeholders and continues across all seven regions to support prevention, early detection, and targeted health promotion.
19 Mar 26 Work ability literacy in action: how Finnish leaders are strengthening workplace resilience In Finland, supporting employee well-being is taking a structured, proactive approach through the concept of work ability literacy. Through JACARDI pilot interventions led by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, healthcare and social services leaders are gaining tools and strategies to foster healthier, more resilient work communities.
18 Mar 26 Equity Lens Series #1: JACARDI’s 4Cs framework brings structure to advancing equity and diversity in diabetes and cardiovascular health JACARDI’s 4Cs framework, critical reflection, context and data, co‑design, and inclusive and accessible communication, guides public health professionals to embed equity and diversity in diabetes and cardiovascular health. The framework and tools support teams across Europe.
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.
