25/06/2025
A Day of Empowerment, Education & Hope!
Orthosurge Botswana, in collaboration with Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital and global stoma care leader Coloplast proudly hosted a successful Ostomy Patient’s Day under the theme “Creating a Safe, Empowering Space for Ostomates.”
This impactful event brought together clinicians, caregivers and patients in a shared space of learning, support and healing. Hospital leadership opened the day with inspiring words that set the tone for collaboration and patient-centered care.
Key highlights included:
- Expert presentations from surgeons and stoma care nurses on the importance of holistic ostomy management.
- Moving testimonies from ostomates who bravely shared their personal journeys,from new to reversed and paediatric cases.
- Product showcase by Orthosurge Botswana and Coloplast, reaffirming our commitment to offering world class, dignified stoma care solutions tailored to patient needs.
Through this collaboration, the event provided not only technical knowledge but also emotional empowerment helping patients feel seen, heard and supported on their health journey.
👏 Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the day, from the passionate speakers and dedicated healthcare professionals to the courageous ostomates and support staff. Together, we are changing the narrative around stoma care in Botswana.
