In Loving Memory of Mr. John O’Neill
Official News Communications Mr. John O’Neill became an Ileostomate in 1966 as a result of surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. In 1975 when the Wanganui Ostomy Society was formed he was elected its first President and he held this office until 1991.In 1980 was elected to the Executive of the Federation of N Z Ostomy Societies, […]
Ostomy Connection features Dr. Harikesh Buch
Official News Communications Dr. Harikesh Buch works to shatter stigma and improve post-surgery care for ostomates in India. “Without financial support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, my training would not have been possible.” He recognized the difficulties faced by homeless people in his home city of Mumbai early in his medical career. A skilled […]
Stoma Care Training for Nurses – Ho Chi Minh Vietnam 2018
Official News Communications Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Brief report from Ms. THUONG ET: “UPDATING KNOWLEDGE IN STOMA CARE Stoma care training course 20-24th, April 2018 in UMC (University Medical Center) Vietnam Understanding the need of helping nurses acknowledge the importance of […]
President’s Message
President’s Message At the last House of Delegates meeting in Seoul, South Korea we were left with a vacancy on the ASPOA Executive, that of the 5 th member and after conducting an on line vote we elected Mr Bonggyu Jeon from Seoul to that position. Although it sometimes feels that not much has been […]
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, […]
