VanHarte
from 01/06/2026 until 29/09/2028
With VanHarte, citizens work together to detect cardiovascular diseases early. By engaging volunteers as health testers, we give more people the opportunity to understand their risk of heart and vascular diseases.
Volunteers are trained to perform basic health checks using a simple app and easy-to-use equipment. They measure health markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI. Results are recorded instantly and shared with participants, who can discuss them with a healthcare professional if needed.
Screenings take place in accessible locations such as community centers, pharmacies, and public events, making preventive care more inclusive and reachable. At the same time, the collected data and volunteer experiences contribute to scientific research on the feasibility and reliability of this approach.
Preventing cardiovascular disease? It's something we do together.
Aim
How to participate
Needed equipment
All you need is a laptop or computer (for the online training). All additional materials are provided by the project.
About funding
Funding bodies: KU LEUVEN