Strengthening Health Access through Policy and Education

The Strengthening Health Access through Policy and Education (SHAPE) Initiative is G-ACT's comprehensive effort to empower communities and health systems through policy engagement, advocacy, and education. SHAPE aims to address the structural and systemic barriers that limit access to cardiovascular care by working collaboratively with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and educators to create enabling environments for long-term health equity.

The initiative supports the development of evidence-informed health policies, national cardiovascular strategies, and workforce training programs tailored to the needs of low-resource settings. Through community outreach, patient education, and professional development, SHAPE fosters informed decision-making and builds the human capital necessary for sustainable impact.

Whether advocating for guideline adoption, expanding task-shifting frameworks, or integrating cardiovascular topics into health curricula, SHAPE ensures that knowledge and policy become powerful tools for change. At its core, the SHAPE Initiative reflects G-ACT's belief that improving access to care starts with strengthening the systems that support it.