7 May 2026 | 09:30 – 11:30 CEST
European Parliament (SPINELLI 1H1), Brussels
MEP Aurelijus Veryga (ECR, Lithuania), Member of the European Parliament’s Interest Group on Cardiovascular Health, will host a high-level event on early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, patient representatives and other key stakeholders. The event is organised by the EFPIA Cardiovascular Health Platform in collaboration with EACH.
The discussion will focus on the importance of strengthening prevention and early diagnosis of CVD. In particular, it will explore how comprehensive health check programmes can support earlier detection, reduce inequalities and improve outcomes across Member States, in the context of recent EU policy developments, including the EU Safe Hearts Plan and the proposed Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks.
Building on this momentum, the event aims to provide a platform for discussions between EU and national-level stakeholders on the current landscape of health check programmes across the EU. It will also promote dialogue between policymakers, scientific societies, clinicians and patient representatives.
The event will feature keynote interventions and two interactive panel discussions, fostering exchange on best practices, implementation challenges and opportunities to support more coordinated and effective approaches to cardiovascular health checks across Europe.
Moderator: Prof. Michal Vrablik, Professor of Internal Medicine at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline for registration: 30 April 2026
For more information, please visit the EFPIA event page.
