News and Events
Read all updates and important information coming from all ASPOA member associaitons.
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The ASPOA officially began its functions and mandate on November 2010 during the International Ostomy Association meeting held in Frankfurt, Germany. There are three regions among which is the ASPOA together with the European Ostomy Association (EOA) and the Ostomy Association of the Americas (OAA) that complement and strengthen each other promoting the rights of ostomates, quality patient care and providing support and medical know how for ostomates and health professionals world wide
The Strategic Plan for the coming year is now being revised and updated.
World Ostomy Day is celebrated every 3 years and this coming 2024, the EOA Region is the lead convenor for all the activities. Watch out for announcements and all pertinent information.
The future of every association is being able to find young men and women who are willing to take up the cudgels for ostomy advocacy in every country. The main intention of the 20/40 Focus Group of the ASPOA is not only to provide a forum where young ostomates get to express their needs and concers but a platform to train and become future leaders in every association.
The Internatinal Ostomy Association (IOA) is an Association of Ostomy Associations that is called to improve the lives of ostomates Worldwide. It is governed by the IOA Coordination Committee where representatives from the regions are represented. The current IOA Chair is Mr. Ken Aukett.
The ASSR conducts research, education and business for stoma rehabilitation in Asia. The ASPOA and the ASSR has conducted joint conferences during the time of the Honorable Director General Dr. Katsuhisa Shindo MD. The current ASSR Director General is Dr. Koutarou Maeda MD.
LFSC is a humanitarian program aimed at teaching doctors and nurses stoma care. LFSC aims to shed light on this silent suffering and help the ostomates to regain self-confidence and realize that they can live a normal life. The current head of LFSC is Dr. Carlo Pezcoller.
Ostomates
Individuals and support groups bonding together after undergoing stoma surgery.
Industry Partners
Manufacturers of Ostomy Appliances providing quality and top of the line ostomy products.
Health Professionals
Doctors and ET nurses working together in providing informatin and healthcare for Ostomates.
Industry Partners
ASPOA works with Industry Partners in promoting ostomy welfare in the whole region of Asia and South Pacific.
