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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.

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Ostomy Association of India celebrates WOD 2018

October 4, 2018

Activities and eventsof World Ostomy Day World Ostomy day (WOD) is celebrated all over the world. In India too it is celebrated with great

Ostomy Association of Singapore Celebrates WOD 2015

October 10, 2015

Activities and eventsof World Ostomy Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVLaKv9MVcThe OAS prepared a video of the WOD 2015 activities. Happy World Ostomy Day to All 2015! Send

Dr. Buch Message for WOD 2015 Celebration

October 6, 2015

Activities and eventsof World Ostomy Day We are just days away as we near the celebration of World Ostomy Day. Please click photo to

ACSA celebrates WOD 2012

October 5, 2015

Activities and eventsof World Ostomy Day World Ostomy Day in Australia was celebrated in many different ways. Most Associations sold the WEAR LILAC FOR

Iran Ostomy Society WOD Celebration 2012

October 6, 2012

Activities and eventsof World Ostomy Day It was held at the Iranian Osotomy Charity Society Celebration of the Global Ostomate’s Day like previous years,

Taiwan Ostomy Association – WOD 2012

October 3, 2012

Official News Communications I visited Taiwan for the first time to participate in WOD celebrations organised in three different cities, Taipei in North, Tainan

World Ostomy Day 2012 – Singapore

October 2, 2012

Official News Communications 23rd September –2nd October 2012 – I was invited to participate in WOD celebrations in Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia during the

MOsA (Kuala Lumpur) WOD 2012

October 1, 2012

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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.

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