This project introduces an innovative (and replicable) model for Romania, focused on delivering preventive interventions for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, with special emphasis on marginalized, isolated, and rural populations from seven counties surrounding Bucharest: Dâmbovița, Giurgiu, Prahova, Teleorman, Buzău, Călărași, and Ialomița.

Our approach is based on building local networks of health professionals equipped with the knowledge, attitudes, and practical tools necessary to promote behavioral health. By the end of the project, we aim to reach 5,000 individuals from target rural communities, empowering them with a better understanding of healthy behaviors and helping them develop personalized micro-health plans.

To achieve this, the project will:

Train 150 healthcare professionals by enhancing their knowledge and providing practical tools to implement preventive interventions.

Build 20 health professional networks—including family doctors, nurses, community health workers, pharmacists, and social workers—who will collaborate to promote healthy behaviors and offer individualized support.

Distribute training and mentoring materials widely, to support ongoing development and implementation at the local level.