05 Dec 25

Mitja Lainscak: My hope is that we can intervene earlier for more patients

As a member of JACARDI’s Scientific Advisory Board, Professor Mitja Lainscak highlights JACARDI’s value in boosting collaboration, improving early detection of CVD and diabetes, and strengthening data-driven care to deliver earlier, more effective interventions for patients across Europe.

24 Nov 25

Strengthening cardiovascular care resilience across Europe: the RESIL-Card initiative

The RESIL-Card project was launched in December 2023 due to the critical vulnerabilities in cardiovascular care delivery that were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. RESIL-Card is a 3-year EU4Health-funded initiative. It is led by We CARE, along with partners GISE (Italy), Amsterdam UMC’s Healthcare Services and Systems Research Group (The Netherlands), and CatSalut (Catalonia). The […]
Provide CVD Action Grant

24 Nov 25

Predictive medicine in action: the PROVIDE project for CVD prevention in diabetes

PROVIDE (Prediction and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Type 2 Diabetes) addresses the urgent global challenge of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), which remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Specifically, people living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of developing CVDs. PROVIDE’s mission is to develop predictive tools and preventive strategies […]

24 Nov 25

Preventing the preventable: How PERFECTO Is changing the future of heart health

PERFECTO is an EU-funded project addressing a critical but often overlooked area in cardiovascular health: familial hypercholesterolaemia. 

24 Nov 25

From awareness to action: How Preventia is fighting NCDs across Europe

Preventia addresses the urgent need to tackle NCDs by promoting healthier lifestyles and addressing health inequalities across the EU.

18 Nov 25

CaregIVR: How virtual reality is transforming caregiver health

CaregIVR addresses the critical challenge posed to informal caregivers who support individuals with chronic illnesses.
LEGO in a heart shape

18 Nov 25

JACARDI’s synergies with Action Grants: reducing the cardiovascular burden together

JACARDI and five Action Grants are all anchored in the urgent mission of tackling the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), Europe’s leading cause of death.

17 Nov 25

Embedding equity and diversity principles in a complex multi-national setting: methods, tools, capacity development and experiences from the first year of the Joint Action on Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes (JACARDI)

Scientific publications by JACARDI   In this post series we share the scientific publications directly linked to the JACARDI project. All publications featured in this series are authored or co-authored by JACARDI partners and reflect research and findings developed within the project framework.   We aim to showcase how evidence supports our joint mission to tackle cardiovascular […]
Marché team group picture

14 Nov 25

A model of excellence in the Marche Region: turning a regional best practice into a shared European achievement

In just two years, the Marche JACARDI team has launched pilot projects in almost all Diabetes Centres, embedding innovations into the regional system.

10 Nov 25

Prevention in Action: Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Through Collective Health Action and Education

The Prevention in Action (PIA) project combats Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes through education, early detection, and equitable access to health information. Led by Red Cross National Societies, PIA targets youth and vulnerable populations, including displaced individuals from Ukraine. The project aims to reach nearly 15,000 children and youth by providing programs like Sudden Death Prevention and CPR training, and by developing a remote monitoring app.
PODiaCAR project team

10 Nov 25

Healthy habits through storytelling: PODiaCar’s mission to reach 25,000 children

PODiaCar addresses childhood obesity, aiming to prevent conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and CVD. The mission combines medical innovation with education, utilizing advanced digital tools, including an Advanced Screening Tool and a Personalized Digital Twin, to predict and track health outcomes. The project fosters healthy behaviors among children and families through educational campaigns using interactive materials, storytelling, and the creation of an engaging animated cartoon. The goal is to reach over 25,000 children.
PREACT project team

10 Nov 25

Small lifestyle changes, big difference: PREACT shows the way

PREACT focuses on preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes through early intervention and behavior change. It utilizes an evidence-based, community-driven approach. Following a comprehensive needs analysis, the project finalized a comprehensive educational toolkit. PREACT has launched ten pilot actions from November 2024 to June 2025 in schools and community settings to test the materials' real-world impact.