On Monday 21 September 2026, Luxembourg’s Directorate of Health announced a public event on Place d’Armes in Luxembourg-Ville on Saturday 26 September, from 10:00 to 17:00, to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases.

Organised by the Luxembourg Society of Cardiology (SLC) in collaboration with the Directorate of Health, the event will take place ahead of the 26th World Heart Day on Tuesday 29 September. For the occasion, the Directorate is renewing its partnership with the SLC and the World Heart Federation.

“The health of our hearts is built every day. Through this awareness day, we want to give everyone simple, concrete tools to protect their cardiovascular health and thereby gain years of healthy life,” said Luxembourg’s Minister of Health and Social Security, Martine Deprez.

According to the Directorate of Health, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that they account for more than 42.5% of deaths recorded each year in its European Region. In Luxembourg, they were the second leading cause of death after cancer in 2024, with 1,006 deaths, representing 23.3% of total mortality.

Members of the public will be able to learn about cardiovascular risk factors and preventive measures. An information stand and an interactive health trail will be available throughout the day.

The initiative continues the work of the National Plan for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023-2027, which aims to strengthen prevention, improve screening and early diagnosis, and optimise patient care.

The Directorate of Health also highlighted the following everyday measures:

  • Move every day: 30 minutes of physical activity a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 80%.
  • Eat a balanced diet: favour fruit, vegetables and whole grains; limit salt, added sugars and ultra-processed foods; and include healthy fats such as oily fish, nuts and olive oil.
  • Monitor your blood pressure: high blood pressure, which often causes no symptoms, is one of the main risk factors. Regular checks with a doctor or pharmacist are recommended.
  • Get enough sleep: aim for good-quality sleep in a calm environment without screens.
  • Do not smoke: even alternatives to cigarettes are not without risk.
  • Avoid alcohol: there is no level of alcohol consumption that is without risk to health.

Further information on symptoms, risk factors, prevention and care is available on the Ministry of Health and Social Security website.