Spearheaded by the Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (APMA) region, the #Unblocked APMA Challenge returns for another edition in 2024! Together with our APMA colleagues, the Singapore office launched the inaugural Unblocked APMA Challenge Fiesta which saw the participation of more than 80 associates. In addition to physical activities such as kick-boxing and dance classes, our associates also enjoyed heart-healthy bites and the opportunity to hear from Lim Kiat, senior nutritionist from the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) on heart smart eating habits at the Fiesta. The Challenge is part of the #Unblocked Movement initiative co-created with health partners and Novartis to bring patients, their loved ones, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems together in a shared mission to “unblock” barriers to heart health. The month-long challenge aims to inspire our associates to prioritize their heart health through various physical activities and we applaud all associates for their dedication and enthusiasm! In Singapore, the first-place winner for the #Unblocked APMA Challenge is Team Active Apex! Despite their busy schedules, the members remained strongly dedicated to their shared goal and engaged in a myriad of activities including basketball, hiking, yoga and tennis. Kudos to Active Apex for making an effort to be active in their personal fitness pursuits while going the extra mile to constantly motivate one another. Beyond the Challenge, the team has even formed an informal climbing club as they continue staying healthy together. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year [1]. The work to staying active and keeping a healthy heart does not stop here. With an estimated 80% of all CVD deaths preventable [2], Novartis Singapore, is committed to transform the cardiovascular health landscape together with our healthcare ecosystem partners. Each of us have a role to play to unblock barriers to heart health. #NovartisSingapore #UnblockedAPMA #CVD #HeartHealth [1] - (2024) Cardiovascular diseases. World Health Organization. Available at: https://lnkd.in/gvkSDk6 [Last accessed: May 23, 2024]. [2] - (N.D.) CVD Prevention. World Heart Federation. Available at: https://lnkd.in/ej838ikr [Last accessed: May 24, 2024].
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