09-06-2021 Detection and management of cardiovascular disease risk in primary health care A new WHO/Europe study reveals that improved blood-pressure control at the primary health-care level in Tajikistan can be achieved in 12 months using WHO tools. Elevated blood pressure is a condition directly linked to many cardiovascular diseases, which are prevalent in the country. “This is an important study that shows that even in a relatively low-resource setting, it is possible to achieve and demonstrate change in clinical practice that can be of benefit to patient health,” says Dr Jill Farrington, Regional Medical Officer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes, WHO/Europe.