We Mourn the Passing of Mr. Michiaki Takaishi

Official News Communications (Photo: During the last ASPOA / ASSR Conference – Left: Mr. Tsuyoshi Sasaoka and Right: Mr. Michiaki Takaishi) The following eulogy was read during the necrological service for Mr. Takaishi.) I would like to express my condolences respectfully to the late Mr. Takaishi on behalf of the Japan Ostomy Association. It was […]

Mr. Pang Chak Hau is HBPSA 2017 Awardee

Official News Communications The IOA Dr. Harikesh Buch Professional Service Award is an Award that is periodically presented to individuals who have unselfishly volunteered their professional services on an International or Regional level and in so doing have significantly impacted the quality of life of people who have, or will undergo bowel or urinary diversion […]

Mr. Barry Maughan Awarded NZ Order of Merit

Official News Communications Congratulations to Barry Maughan on being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of all the work he has done, and is doing, for Ostomates over the years. Mr Barry Maughan has been actively involved in the Executive of the Federation of New Zealand Ostomy Societies […]

President’s Message

President’s Message  At the recent House of Delegates Meeting held in Seoul, South Korea I had the honour to be elected as the President of the Asia & South Pacific Ostomy Association for the next three years. I view this as a great honour and a task that I shall endeavour to carry out to […]

Mr. Barry Maughan is the Archie Vinitsky Awardee 2017

Official News Communications Mr .Barry Maughan and wife Jackie are joined by Richard Mcnair and Jill Newton for a souvenir photo in Seoul Korea.   Back in 1962, when the network of ostomy support groups was first organized in the United States there was a quiet, unassuming man who was one of the pioneer leaders […]

ASSR – ASPOA Joint Conference Seoul Korea 2017

Official News Communications  As you know the ASPOA / ASSR Conference in consonance with the 50th Anniversary of KSCP 2017 is fast approaching.       1. All registration details are available for duly paid member associations. If you have not paid your annual dues, please get in touch with us to settle your payment.       2. Once registered, […]

Satoshi Kakimoto is honored as the 20/40 Young Leader Awardee

20 / 40 Young Adult Leaders Mr. Hajime Hino 20/40 Youth Leader from JOA Name of the Nominee: Satoshi KAKIMOTO, Mr. Date of Birth: Nov. 22, 1980 Address: 750 Kita-Hotaka, Hotaka, Azumino-shi, Nagano-ken, 389-8302 JAPAN Date and Hospital of Stoma Surgery: July 7, 2008, at the Shinshu University Hospital RECOMMENDATION NOTE:       The nominee has gone […]

President’s Message

President’s Message Activities of ASPOA In 2016By Dr. Harikesh BuchPresident ASPOA Mr Barry Maughan from Hamilton, New Zealand, Chair person of IOA CC and Treasurer ASPOA was invited to attend the WCET biennial congress in Cape Town, South Africa in March 2016. He accepted the invitation and attended the congress to maintain contact between IOA […]

A Tribute to Mr. Joshi of OAI

Official News Communications 9th February, 2016 Mr. Maneklal Joshi our current president of Ostomy Association of India (OAI) passed away n the last week of December 2015 at the age of 73 years in Mumbai, India. He was a cancer survivor for more than 15 years & was a role model for many cancer patients […]

President’s Message

President’s Message Dear Friends, The following are the detailed reports of the activities in 2015 of Dr. Harikesh Buch. Please feel free to download and circulate copies in your respective ostomy associations.   The Development Of ETn And Its Impact On Ostomates life In Asia Pacific Region Abstract -Irrigation for management of Colostomy Abstract – […]