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𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 – 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 A remarkable new case of long HIV remission has been reported at the 25th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024) now being held in Munich, Germany, marking only the 7th patient ever to be cured (or potentially cured) of HIV. The case raises optimism for an eventual cure, but at the moment HIV remains a critical global health issue. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 630,000 people died from HIV‑related causes in 2023. HIV treatment involves the use of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART). Currently, more than 30 antiretroviral drugs are available, including several fixed-dose combinations, which contain two or more medications from one or more drug classes in a single tablet. These drugs have made HIV infection a manageable chronic health condition, enabling people living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives. WHO, UNAIDS, and the Global Fund are working together to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, aligning their strategies with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.3. Key to achieving this goal is not only medical advancements, but also ensuring access to testing, treatment, and prevention for everyone, while also eliminating stigma and discrimination. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Sandpiper’s multi-award-winning health practice combines expertise in public policy, patient advocacy, and consumer health communications. We work with a range of healthcare clients across APAC, including major pharmaceutical groups, health insurers, health services groups, health analytics, and telemedicine start-ups. #WorldAIDSDay2024 #HIV #remission #SDGs

COP29 Azerbaijan came to a close last week, having brought to light a number of new dynamics in the world of ESG and sustainability. In our latest Sandpiper Insights article, Joan Ng looks back on the key trends apparent at COP29 and how businesses can communicate their ESG strategy effectively in the new environment. Read our Insights article here: https://lnkd.in/gTm965-n #COP29 #ESG #sustainability #strategy #communications 

We’re thrilled that four out of the six finalists for the prestigious 2024 PRCA Future Leaders Award are from Sandpiper! Congratulations to Annie Wang, Yuqiao Shi, Jingyi Lee, and Kamaldeen Batcha, representing our teams in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The PRCA Future Leaders Award celebrates the future leaders of our industry. We are proud to have so many talented and inspiring young people at Sandpiper. Thank you for helping to drive the future of our industry and for being such great role models. #PRCA #FutureLeaderAward #finalists #youngtalent

Earlier this month, our team was at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 listening to talks, meeting clients, and picking up on the latest tech trends. In our new Insights article, we offer some key communications takeaways for companies based on the top discussion topics at Asia's largest fintech event. Read our Insights article here: https://lnkd.in/g3xVzuaJ #SingaporeFintechFestival2024 #tech #AI #ESG #communications Laveen Prakasan, Elizabeth Egginton, Cadence Hong, Kamaldeen Batcha, Jingyi Lee

𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 In recent years, consumer sleep-tracking technology such as smart watches and phone applications has boomed in popularity worldwide. This has opened the door for a “big data” approach to studying sleep and transforming our understanding of how sleep impacts our health. Armed with millions of hours of sleep data gathered from consumer technology, researchers can study and test the variables affecting sleep quality, and how sleep affects mental and physical health. Traditionally, sleep apnoea – a disorder that can lead to heart problems and depression – is diagnosed through a night of sleep in a laboratory, making the process inconvenient, expensive, and, until now, under-diagnosed. While developers of consumer sleep-tracking technology say their devices are not intended to replace professional sleep clinics, devices such as Samsung and Apple's smart watches are blurring the line, having received approval to detect sleep apnoea from the US Food and Drug Administration. Researchers have also highlighted that sleep data consistently tracked on consumer devices each night provides a more comprehensive dataset than single-night diagnostic studies. At Sandpiper Health, we are always excited to hear of developments in the healthcare space and we look forward to seeing how this technology changes the approach to sleep health. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Sandpiper’s multi-award-winning health practice combines expertise in public policy, patient advocacy, and consumer health communications. We work with a range of healthcare clients across APAC, including major pharmaceutical groups, health insurers, health services groups, health analytics, and telemedicine start-ups. #sleeptracking #wearables #bigdata #sleepapnoea

Our Sandpiper Health team recently held a communications training session for patient groups in Singapore, in partnership with the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI), to share valuable knowledge about how patient organisations can effectively connect with their audiences and engage with the media.   We hosted ten participants from six patient organisations across a wide range of disease areas, covering topics such as the Singapore media landscape and its ways of working, how to develop and deliver key messages, and how to craft compelling content on social media.   It was a great pleasure meeting everyone, and thank you to all our attendees for a lively, engaging discussion!   #PatientAdvocacy #PatientEngagement #SAPI #Singapore Weeling Quek, Christina Teo, Xu Meng, Adelene Tan, Sarada Chellam, Beatrice Hua, Petrina Loh, Jia Rong Chew

Following last week's US presidential election, businesses across APAC are wondering how the new Trump administration could impact commerce in the region. In our latest Insights article, we gauge the extent to which political developments could affect business, and offer some key takeaways. Read our Insights article here: https://lnkd.in/gQMdTtNJ #USAelection #WhiteHouse #APAC #trade #business Serena Cui, Yan Li, Alexander Anderson, Jiahe You

The China International Import Expo(CIIE) wrapped up in Shanghai this weekend. After many busy days full of interviews, events, and meetings, our teams are now back at home and continuing to drive results on behalf of our clients. We have the most amazing team in the business; a big thank you to all our Sandpipers on site – led by Yan Li, Vincent Pung, Monica Xu, and Rong Li – for coordinating such impactful engagement at this important gathering of local and foreign organisations and decision-makers. In between all the busy moments, the team also had a few moments to relax and enjoy each others’ company, including an after-hours grand crayfish dinner! #CIIE #Shanghai #Team #crayfish

Welcome onboard, Elizabeth Egginton! Based in Australia, Liz will be leading the development and long-term growth of our Technology practice across the APAC region. As geo-political, regulatory, and business environments become ever more complex and challenging, our advisory work involves integrating our world-class offerings, including Content Strategy, Research and Insights, Government Affairs, Reputation Management, and International Media, to drive strategic communications outcomes for our clients. Liz brings over 25 years’ of expertise in enterprise technology, crisis management, executive coaching, and high-level communications in corporate, government, and media roles. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVriTgYD #technology #APAC #Australia #SandpiperOurPeople Emma Smith, Kelly Johnston, Francesca Boase, Sarada Chellam, Elizabeth Chu, Michael Rinaman, Kim Spear

What a week in Shanghai! We have a huge Sandpiper team on the ground for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the most important trade fair for companies targeting growth in China and seeking to connect with essential in-country partners and government officials. Businesses and policymakers from across the world are present, with our team taking the opportunity to meet clients, partners, and new friends from five continents. We’re having a very productive week so far, from supporting clients, to making new connections, to learning about important policies in China and abroad. Looking forward to continued growth and opportunity in China this year and into the future! CIIE 2024 runs until Sunday, 10 November. Read more about this year’s CIIE on our Insights page: https://lnkd.in/gjPt8RdA #CIIE #China #Shanghai #imports #business Emma Smith, Kelly Johnston, Yan Li, Michael Rinaman, Vincent Pung, Yuqiao Shi, Rong Li, Monica Xu, Xue GU