We empower people through asthma and COPD education, care, and outreach services.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma and COPD affect hundreds of millions worldwide. For example, in 2019, asthma affected 262 million people and caused 455,000 deaths, while COPD claimed 3.23 million lives and impacted around 213 million individuals, and nearly 90% of deaths from these diseases occur in low- and middle- income countries. At GACO, we want to meet them where they are in their homes, clinics, schools, and communities to educate, empower, and support them in managing asthma and COPD.
GACO is dedicated to addressing this global health inequity through education, care access, prevention strategies, and advocacy.
To improve the lives of individuals affected by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with focus on low-and-middle income countries and underserved regions, through virtual and in-person education, prevention, access to care, and advocacy. We collaborate with health systems, providers, and communities to reduce the burden of respiratory illness.
At GACO, we are committed to reducing the global burden of asthma and COPD through education, outreach, access and advocacy. Our primary focus is on underserved communities and low- and middle-income countries, where resources are limited but the need is great.
