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World Ostomy Day Celebrations

Every three years on the first Saturday of October, people worldwide come together to celebrate World Ostomy Day. It is a day  to raise awareness, break stigmas, and empower those living with a stoma to lead fulfilling lives.

Prof. Gerhard Englert, then President of the IOA conceptualized World Ostomy Day which began in 1993

During intervals people celebrate it as Ostomy Awareness Day yet this time with no worldwide theme but still with the purpose of improving the quality of life of ostomates aroud the world.

 

World Ostomy Day 2025:
Invisible Disabilities: Visible Support...
The Global Unity of Ostomates

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING

Encourage young ostomates to take active role in your associations

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Share your WOD stories and be an Inspiration to Others

Bulletin 1 – WOD 25

March 10, 2025

Official News Communications The date will be the 4th October 2025. The motto for the event and for the following three years will be:”Invisible

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Why World Ostomy Day Matters

World Ostomy Day is an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for ostomy patients worldwide.
The significance of this international holiday includes:

  • Raising awareness – This internationally-recognized holiday serves to raise awareness about ostomy surgery and its impact on individual lives. You can support this initiative by raising awareness in your social circles, helping to reduce stigma, and dispelling misconceptions.

  • Empowerment – World Ostomy Day may empower ostomy patients by encouraging them to open up about their stories, struggles, and triumphs. By giving ostomates a platform, we can nurture a new narrative for ostomates. Because of ostomies,
  • Education & Advocacy – Celebrating World Ostomy Day is a great way to help educate the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers about the needs and rights of ostomy patients. By advocating for essential supplies and support services for ostomates, we can begin to improve healthcare and ostomy-related issues.

  • Community building – World Ostomy Day allows for a sense of community among ostomy patients. Support groups, events, and social media campaigns may provide better opportunities to connect and share experiences.