News Around the Regions

Announcements and Events for  Ostomates Around the World

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ILCO AUSTRIA – Stoma-Dachverband 2022 – 2024

Left to right: M. Calabrò, SUI; E. Grohmann, GER; M. Kirnbauer, AUT; R. Bous, LUX. There are currently 19 regional ostomy self-help groups in Austria, around half of them are members of the Austrian ILCO umbrella organisation; the rest exchange information on a rather informal basis. During the reporting period,

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ASPOA region has a new logo

The recent adoption of a new logo by the ASPOA executive committee marks a significant step for the organization towards redefining its identity and strengthening its connection with member countries. During an online meeting by late November 2023, the executive committee had the opportunity to choose from a selection of

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Dr Harikesh Buch – Lifeography

The video production was passed on to us from the Ostomates of India to showcase the astounding work Dr Buch has contributed for both surgeons, nurses and ostomates around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjNIKuZFVw

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Archie Vinitsky Awardees for 2023

  It is given to a person who has the most outstanding voluntary service at the international and/or regional level in support of the activities of the IOA. The Award is presented every three years at a Conference of an IOA Full Member association. The Archie Vinitsky Award, an esteemed

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ASPOA Singapore Conference 2023

After a prolonged hiatus due to the global pandemic, this gathering offers a long-awaited chance for ostomy members to reconvene and reignite their sense of community. With travel restrictions lifted and safety measures in place, participants can once again engage in face-to-face discussions, share knowledge, and learn about the latest

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World Ostomy Award 2022 Winners

The World Ostomy Award committee and the European Ostomy Association (EOA) has annouced the winners for the 2022 award. The first place prices go to: The second place prices go to: The third place and non member prices go to: Congratulations on this great achievement.

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ASPOA Report (11/09/2022)

The Asia and South Pacific Ostomy Association (ASPOA) is a peak body for the Asia Pacific Region for Stoma Associations. The association aims to work with the other regional associations and theInternational Ostomy Association in promoting the rights of ostomates, quality patient care and providing support and medical know how

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A Tribute to Dielwen Bracken

A Tribute by Keyna Bracken My dear DIELWEN BRACKEN Teacher, mentor, advocate, adventurist, visionary. Fondly called “Di” or “Mamgu” her indomitable spirit was a force to be reckoned with. Despite her diminutive stature, exacerbated over recent years by osteoporosis and scoliosis, the effects of which she acknowledged with her customary

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