Millions of people in Italy are unknowingly living with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. That’s why the Global Alliance for Patient Access, Mended Hearts Europe and prominent Italian cardiovascular societies (ACNAP, Fondazione per il Tuo Cuore, SIPREC, ITACARE-P) came together to launch the Lower Cholesterol campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and promote management of cholesterol levels. It was created to support Italians at all stages of their cardiovascular journey – from awareness to long-term management.

In 2025, across five continents, the Global Alliance for Patient Access (GAfPA) advocated alongside clinicians and people with lived experience of chronic conditions to advance patient-centered health care.