Brussels, 30/09/2024 – In order to commemorate World Heart Day, EACH is honoured to be invited to the Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) of the European Parliament.

Prof. Cecilia Linde, President-Elect of EACH-Partner European Society of Cardiology, presents on behalf of our Alliance and sheds a light on the needs to prioritise action on cardiovascular health in the EU. Prof. Linde reiterated once more the need for a comprehensive European Cardiovascular Health Plan, urging MEPs to match the ambitions of their own health ministers. Watch the full presentation at: https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/sant-committee-meeting_20240930-1500-COMMITTEE-SANT”  

Brussels, 26/09/2024 – With World Heart Day around the corner, it is now more important than ever to let the voice of the people be heard. Sign the petition at: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/petition/#sign-the-petition.

Cardiovascular disease remains the biggest killer of men and women, both in the EU and globally. Despite these alarming figures, many countries still lack comprehensive national plans to address this immense burden. In response, World Heart Federation launched a global petition calling on governments to develop and implement dedicated cardiovascular health plans. At EACH, we would like to express our support for this campaign. Dedicated plans can save millions of lives, prevent suffering, and reduce costs. Sign the petition and hold your national policymakers accountable!  

Brussels, 19/09/2024 – In light of the continued negotiations around the draft Council Conclusions on Improving Cardiovascular Health in the EU, EACH Partners welcomed several Health Attachés from the Permanent Represenations to the EU for a breakfast meeting on cardiovascular health.

The meeting featured two keynote speakers: Assoc. Professor Melinda B. Roaldsen shared her personally story of stroke recovery, reminding us once more why cardiovascular disease should be tackled as a political priority; Professor Paul Dendale underlined how small preventative actions can make huge impacts, the importance of early detection and screening, and areas of support which could be unlocked at the EU level. Our early morning meeting ended with a discussion between EACH Partners and Health Attachés, focused on national progress on CVD action plans.

Brussels, 17/09/2024 – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her new College of Commissioners and put forward Mr. Olivér Várhelyi as the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.

At EACH, we welcome the inclusion of cardiovascular disease in President von der Leyen’s Mission Letter to Commissioner-Designate Várhelyi. CVD remains the biggest killer of men and women in the EU today, and the time to act is now. EACH partners stand ready to support and make a European Cardiovascular Health Plan a reality.

Brussels, 16/09/2024 – Today EACH Partners have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asking for the promise of action on CVD to be upheld. In this mandate, CVD has a real chance to be tackled holistically and in a meaningful way for European citizens across the region. Let’s not miss it.

Budapest, 25/07/2024 – Today, European health leaders gathered in Budapest for an informal EPSCO meeting to discuss critical health issues affecting millions across the continent.

The first working session, titled “European Action Against Cardiovascular Diseases”, emphasized the critical need for concerted strategies to combat CVD, which remains the leading cause of mortality in the EU. The session featured a keynote speech by Franz Weidinger, President of the European Society of Cardiology.

Emphasis was placed on cardiovascular health from childhood through old age, on promoting a healthy lifestyle, and on granting equal access to advanced medical treatments across the EU.

Budapest, 04/07/2024 – Today, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU organised a High-Level Conference on CVH.

Leading experts from the field, as well as key policymakers and patient representatives, have gathered together to discuss European action on fighting cardiovascular disease, the biggest killer of both men and women in the EU. Besides four technical panels on primary and secondary prevention, treatment and innovation, and rehabilitation and patient centered support, a fifth, Ministerial panel took place with high-ranking officials from several EU Member States (Poland, Spain, Hungary, Malta, Ireland, and Romania) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Many EACH Partners were present in person to share their expertise and take part in the discussions.

Brussels 14 March 2024: The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) welcomes the recent announcement by the European People’s Party to include a ‘European Cardiovascular Health Plan’ as a core component of their electoral manifesto.

This historic step answers the urgent need for comprehensive action to address Europe’s health crisis and tackle its leading cause of death – cardiovascular disease which costs the EU €282 bn every year. The long-term mission to achieve a healthier Europe was the reason why the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) was created in 2021 as a coalition of patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and health industry representatives.  

Dear Members of the European Parliament, the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH) invites you to mark your calendars for the “Vote Cardiovascular Health 2024” exhibition.

The exhibition will be hosted by MEP Elżbieta Łukacijewska (PL, EPP) and MEP Radka Maxová (CZ, S&D), both long-time supporters of cardiovascular health in the European Union.

It will take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Swan Bar (Bar des cygnes) area, from December 11th to December 14th.

“Vote Cardiovascular Health 2024” is a unique initiative that zooms in on the critical issue of cardiovascular health, the leading cause of mortality in the EU and worldwide.

This event is tailored to inform and engage MEPs and their teams, providing essential insights into the true cost of cardiovascular disease and the significant number of EU citizens affected by it.

Dear Members of the European Parliament, your presence is essential to making this exhibition a resounding success. We encourage you to attend and address this urgent matter.

Join us in this milestone event in the European Parliament, on Thursday 17 November from 15:00 to 17:00 CET, hosted by MEP Tomislav Sokol.

The event is an opportunity to discuss how the EU can act to improve cardiovascular health for all, the 60 million people in Europe suffering from the cardiovascular disease today, and the millions of people that are living with cardiovascular disease without being diagnosed.

Attendees will hear from a rich panel of speakers including cardiovascular patients, MEPs, national policymakers, and experts in cardiovascular health policy.

 

Click here for the agenda. 

Following the meeting, the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health adopted a statement on the need to mainstream cardiovascular health into all policies if the greatest burden of disease in the EU and globally is to be reduced.