Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO)

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

Another first for GACO!

Our SW Nigeria team brought asthma & COPD education to a girls’ correctional facility, reaching ~20 young people.

We meet people where they are.

#GACO #LungHealth #Nigeria #CommunityOutreach

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

🇳🇬 A first for GACO!

Our SW Nigeria team reached ~20 farmers with asthma & COPD education. None had prior knowledge of COPD. Questions were asked, referrals were encouraged, and the farmers requested more GACO visits!

#GACO #COPDAwareness #Nigeria #LungHealth

[Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) @AfricaResp]

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#ARCA #MoreRTs #SavingLives #Africa

[Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) @AfricaResp]

Delivering excellent healthcare requires more than clinical knowledge; it requires understanding the people we serve.

Learn More https://t.co/jMf1clnTST

#ARCA #CulturalCompetence #HealthcareProfessionals #Africa #MoreRTs #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEquity #RespiratoryCare

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

🇳🇬 Another impactful GACO outreach in SW Nigeria!

~300 people received asthma & COPD education. None had prior knowledge of COPD, but their understanding improved after the session. Referrals were encouraged.

#GACO #COPDAwareness #Nigeria #LungHealth

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

Meet Malisha Kichwen, GACO’s Program Director!

Behind every outreach is preparation. Malisha leads the training of our Regional Health Educator Teams, equipping them to make an impact in their communities.

Strong teams. Empowered communities.
#GACO #RenewBreathing #Leadership

[Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) @AfricaResp]

Join us for an exceptional French-language session dedicated to Community-Acquired Pneumonia, bringing together healthcare professionals to share their knowledge, perspectives, and expertise.
📅 Oct 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM GMT

Register: https://t.co/jMf1clnTST

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO – Renew Breathing

We're here to help, one community at a time, because no one should have to struggle to breathe.

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📧 [email protected]
#GACO #RenewBreathing #RespiratoryHealth #Asthma #COPD

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO in Action 🌍

Asthma education in the local dialect, because language should never be a barrier to life-saving health information.

One community. One language. Real impact.

#GACO #AsthmaAwareness #COPDAwareness #RespiratoryHealth

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

Too many people still struggle to breathe because they lack access to respiratory health education and care. At GACO, we're changing that through community outreach, education, advocacy, and partnerships. Everyone deserves the right to breathe freely.
https://t.co/ufh1ZmccrT

[Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) @AfricaResp]

A new week brings new opportunities to make a difference. Together, we can strengthen respiratory care, advance education, and save more lives across Africa.

📝 Take the 2–3 minute survey today:
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#MoreRTs

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

Our mission is to save lives by renewing every breath because every breath matters! Join or support us to reach more communities, especially in LMICs!
Visit https://t.co/ufh1ZmcKhr to learn more.
#AsthmaAwareness #COPD #PublicHealth #GACO #HealthcareAccess

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO in Action! Support us to reach more communities. Knowledge is Power! Visit https://t.co/ufh1ZmccrT or [email protected]
#GACO #AsthmaEducation #COPDAwareness #PublicHealth

[Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) @AfricaResp]

AToday, only four African countries, Ghana, Liberia, Ethiopia, and Egypt, offer formal university education in Respiratory Care/Respiratory Therapy, despite the growing burden of respiratory diseases across the continent.

ARCA is advocating.. learn more: https://t.co/V6B6o0KPz5

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO: We meet people where they are!

Kicking off the second half of 2026 with asthma education in a secondary school in Greater Accra, Ghana!
Empowering students with knowledge for healthier lungs.
#GACO #AsthmaEducation #Ghana #LungHealth

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO: Meeting people where they are to close awareness gaps!
Visit https://t.co/ufh1ZmccrT to learn how to join or partner with us.
#GACO #RespiratoryAwareness #CommunityHealth #AsthmaEducation #COPDawareness

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO: Meeting people where they are, and closing awareness gaps.

Our amazing SW Nigeria team was out impacting lives and empowering the community. Thank you, team.
#GACO #CommunityHealth #RespiratoryAwareness #RenewBreathing

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO: We meet people where they are, closing the awareness gaps!

Join us to reach more people in your region because no one should be left behind.
[email protected]
https://t.co/ufh1ZmccrT
#GACO #RespiratoryAwareness #AsthmaEducation #COPDAwareness

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

GACO Impact (First Half of 2026)

~700 people reached.
Two countries.
One major gap: COPD awareness remains extremely low.
We’re working to change that, one community at a time.
#GACO #COPDAwareness #LungHealth #GlobalHealth #EveryBreathCounts

[Global Asthma and COPD Outreach, Inc. (GACO) @gacoglobal]

SW Nigeria Outreach

~200 people reached.
0 had heard of COPD.
Referrals made.
The awareness gap is real, and GACO is working to close it.
#GACO #COPDAwareness #Nigeria #GlobalHealth #LungHealth