{"id":3251,"date":"2023-10-28T06:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T06:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ostomyasiasouthpacific.org.previewc40.carrierzone.com\/?p=3251"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T13:14:00","slug":"dr-harikesh-buch-is-honored-as-archie-vinitsky-awardee-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ostomyasiasouthpacific.org\/index.php\/2023\/10\/28\/dr-harikesh-buch-is-honored-as-archie-vinitsky-awardee-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Harikesh Buch is honored as Archie Vinitsky Awardee for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3251\" class=\"elementor elementor-3251\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d985f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34d985f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Buch\u2019s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of individuals, combined with his exceptional surgical skills, make him a truly outstanding professional in his field. \u2028\u2028<\/p><p>He has consistently demonstrated an exceptional commitment to providing the highest quality of care and support for ostomates. He actively participates in research, contributing to the development of innovative surgical techniques and the enhancement of postoperative recovery protocols. \u2028\u2028<\/p><p>Dr. Buch\u2019 exceptional humanitarian efforts extended to the International Ostomy Association (IOA) at national, regional and international levels exemplify his unwavering respect, understanding, patience, and affection towards his colleagues, regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation. His remarkable work extends both regionally and globally, demonstrating his commitment to improving the lives of ostomates worldwide. \u2028\u2028<\/p><p>As an organizational leader, Dr. Buch holds various significant roles, including:<\/p><p>\u2028\u2028\u2022 President of Ostomates of India at the country level.\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Vice President of the Asian Region of IOA at the regional level.\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 President of the Asian Region of IOA at the regional level.\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 President of IOA at the international level.\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Vice President of the Asia South Pacific Ostomy Association at the international level.\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Member of the IOA Co-ordination Committee.\u2028\u2028\u2028<\/p><p>Dr. Buch\u2019s project accomplishments include:<\/p><p>\u2028\u2028\u2022 Leading IOA\u2019s involvement in Coloplast\u2019s Access to Healthcare Programme, which aims to provide individuals in developing countries with better access to intimate healthcare, allowing them to lead dignified lives. The initial focus was on projects in China, India, and Mexico.<\/p><p>\u2028\u2028\u2022 Conducting the International Stoma Care Advocacy Programme (ISCAP) training program for medical healthcare professionals and ostomates in the IOA\/ALADO Region of South America.\u2028\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Educating colostomy patients on the irrigation process.\u2028\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Teaching the principles of the IOA Visiting Programme to both medical professionals and ostomates.\u2028\u2028<\/p><p>\u2022 Conducting awareness and problem-solving visits to several South East Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.<\/p><p>\u2028\u2028\u2022 Participating in Lions for Stoma Care (LFSC), a service initiated by Prof. Carlo Pezcoller of Modena, Italy, which provides stoma care training to doctors from developing countries in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America. \u2028\u2028<\/p><p>Dr. Buch, as a member of the LFSC International Travelling Teaching Team, collaborates with local doctors who have received training to further educate their medical colleagues. This training has been conducted in numerous countries across Asia, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The training also emphasizes the importance of utilizing rehabilitated ostomy patient visitors in the patient\u2019s rehabilitation process. \u2028\u2028<\/p><p>Richard B McNair.\u2028<\/p><p>IOA Chairman<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78815a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78815a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Dr. Buch\u2019s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of individuals, combined with his exceptional surgical skills, make him a truly outstanding professional in his field.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ced3e4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"ced3e4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=sVjNIKuZFVw&amp;t=2s&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73bf1736 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73bf1736\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ea18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70ea18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More Posts<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b38def9 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"3b38def9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;pagination_type&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-6532 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-aspoa-news category-events-around-the-region\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomyasiasouthpacific.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/03\/ostomy-bag-cutting-leak-prevention-workshop-hong-kong-stoma-association\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tOstomy Bag Cutting &amp; 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