World Continence Week

Dr Vasan S SUroAndrologist

Director- Manipal Andrology & Reproductive Services (MARS)

Director- Ankur, BangaloreHead – Dept of Male Reproduction & Erectile Dysfunction

Vision:

To globally facilitate Continence Awareness and promotion to improve health, wellness and quality of life.

Mission:

To provide a forum for those seeking information on Continence promotion and therapies

To create a network of events and organisations that will be recognised as

leading authorities of Continence and Bladder Health information

To further establish Continence Awareness and promote a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Vision:World Continence Day is a global initiative to address the increasing needs of 200 million people across the world who suffer from the often silent problem of incontinence.

This initiative seeks to draw attention towards the communities and groups in both developed and developing countries for whom access to quality healthcare still remains a distant dream.

The campaign’s principal motto is: ”continence care for everyone, especially the disadvantaged and the vulnerable”. This motto appropriately reflects the cardinal purpose of the campaign to globally facilitate Continence Awareness and promotion to improve health, wellness and quality of life.

Appearance by Dr. Terry Mason, MD FACS, Chicago’s Public Health CommissionerPossibly designating the week as “Official World Continence Week” per a proclamation Small speech recognizing participating organizations and the need to help generate awareness for continence

Ask the Doc / Nurse Kiosks manned by leading doctors, nurses, and specialists in adult, pediatric and geriatric continence care

“Ask and You Shall Receive” raffle – participating results in a prize, some of value and some not

Celebrity autograph signing

Possible media partner (CBS Radio, WGN, FOX, etc.) to help drive awareness

Information Kiosk for online inquiries, brochures, educational booklets, buttons, giveaways, etc

Emcee/music to help bring onlookers into the event

Bladder diaries, handouts and other information passed out to audience via a street team

Paya Lebar Kovan CC – 14 June 2009200 people attended the public forum on 14 June 2009. The event was opened by Member of Parliament, Ms Cynthia Phua. Dr Wong, a Gynecologists from KK Women and Children’s Hospital delivered the talk in Mandarin and Dr Pearllyn Quek, Urologist from Mt Alvernia Hospital in English.

The highlight of the event was the “Diaper Fashion Catwalk”. Ten female contestants took part in this Fashion Show and top three winners were given cash vouchers sponsored by SCA Hygiene.

22-27 June 2009 - Exhibition

KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital had the exhibition at the main foyer of the Women’s tower. Educational Posters on Incontinence were put up and a blood pressure screening and diabetes stick screening throughout the whole week. The highlight of the exhibition was the Mascot and the DJ. Some 170 people visited the exhibition area.

Singapore General Hospital held its exhibition at the Urology Centre throughout the week. Some 200 people visited the stands.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital had 240 visitors in one day, as the exhibition was held only on 24 June 2009.

Changi General Hospital pulled out from the project due to H1N1 pandemic.

SunTec City Convention Hall – 27 June 2009

Public Forum on incontinence was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 27 June 2009. The forum was held in English and Mandarin. The English session was attended by 170 people and the Mandarin session was attended by 180 people. Drs Christopher Chong, Tricia Koh, Arthur Tseng, Eileen Tan and Physiotherapists Li Ming Juan and June Chew talked on Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Management.

All the participating Hospitals and product companies put up exhibition stalls for public and educational materials were made available for the crowd.

International observance Days

• This is used to commemorate, promote and mobilize for action.

• It also presents a written report about the event. This summarizes the activities that took place around the world under the auspices of the international observance, and makes recommendations for the future

International observance

• UN General Assembly – Economic and Social

• UNESCO

• WHO

• Symbolism of the partcular agency, a specially designed logo for the year, and their infrastructure to coordinate events worldwide

• Design: Maarten Thiel, November 2007• © Maarten Thiel 2007

World continence week

World continence week

• A written report about the event. This summarizes the purpose & activities that normally takes place around the world under the auspices of an international body

World continence week - Declarartion

• Minutes of Berlin proclamation and endorsed by representatives of member countries and supported by ICS board

World continence week – Ideal month

• Suggested - April, May, June, July (best)

• All over the world weather may be moderate and no major holidays

• August – September not good as may have ICS meet

• Starts from Sunday of the month – better to have first sunday

World continence week Mission statement

• To promote and create awareness among general people, adminitrators, govt agencies and sufferers

• Prevention is better than cure, early stages of awareness will promote a healthy lifestyle

Logo

• Symbolism of the particular agency, a specially designed logo for the year, and their infrastructure to coordinate events worldwide

World continence week Activities – to be planned

• World Continence day celebration – do we have to have a structure or not ??

• Continence Awareness Program - do we give link to all activities done by others as short brief notes which are successful and acknowledge them ??

• Website – where does this info go in / will consume space ?

• Information on website – banners / slide kit / Public info / pharma – product info / manufacturer directory / professional guidelines

World continence week Activities – do we list some activities to be planned

• The objective was to promote healthy lifestyle habit among the public as a preventive measure towards achieving good health and prevention

• E.g Walk A Mile or similar – as excercises may help prevent incontinence

• E.g Exercise Demonstration

World days

• Next few slides will show the other health observance days observed in the months of April, May, June and July world over

Health observance days - April• Alcohol Awareness Month

Cesarean Awareness MonthCounseling Awareness MonthFoot Health Awareness MonthIBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness MonthNational Autism Awareness MonthNational Child Abuse Prevention MonthNational Donate Life MonthNational Facial Protection MonthNational Occupational Therapy MonthNational Youth Sports Safety MonthSexual Assault Awareness MonthSports Eye Safety MonthWomen’s Eye Health and Safety MonthApr 3 - 9 National Public Health WeekApr 3 - 7 National Youth Violence Prevention WeekApr 6 A Day to End Sexual ViolenceApr 6 National Alcohol Screening DayApr 7 World Health DayApr 16 World Voice DayApr 22 - 29 National Infant Immunization WeekApr 23 - 29 National Volunteer WeekApr 29 - 30 2006 WalkAmericaApr 29 World Tai Chi & Qigong DayApr 30 - May 6 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

Health observance days - MayAsthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Better Hearing and Speech MonthBetter Sleep MonthClean Air MonthHealthy Vision MonthHepatitis Awareness MonthLyme Disease Awareness MonthMelanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention MonthMental Health MonthMultiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness MonthNational Bike MonthNational High Blood Pressure Education MonthNational Neurofibromatosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention MonthNational Physical Fitness and Sports MonthNational Sight-Saving Month: Ultraviolet Awareness MonthNational Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthNational Trauma Awareness MonthOlder Americans MonthTuberous Sclerosis Awareness MonthMay 1 - 7 Brain Tumor Action WeekMay 1 - 7 Cover the Uninsured WeekMay 1 - 7 National Physical Education and Sport Week

Health observance days - May• May 1 Melanoma MondayMay 3 National Anxiety Disorders Screening DayMay 3 National Teen Pregnancy Prevention DayMay 6 - 13 National SAFE KIDS WeekMay 7 - 13 National Mental Health Counseling WeekMay 8 - 14 National Stuttering Awareness WeekMay 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness DayMay 13 Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Awareness DayMay 14 - 20 Food Allergy Awareness WeekMay 14 - 20 National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects WeekMay 14 - 20 National Emergency Medical Services WeekMay 14 - 20 National Running and Fitness WeekMay 14 - 20 National Women's Health WeekMay 15 - 21 Tinnitus Awareness WeekMay 15 - 19 Bike to Work WeekMay 15 National Women's Check-up DayMay 16 Sex Differences in Health Awareness DayMay 17 National Employee Health and Fitness DayMay 18 HIV Vaccine Awareness DayMay 21 - 27 Schizophrenia Awareness WeekMay 22 - 29 Recreational Water Illness Prevention WeekMay 25 National Missing Children’s DayMay 31 World No Tobacco Day

Health observance days - JuneJun 1 - July 4 Fireworks Safety Month

Home Safety MonthMyasthenia Gravis Awareness MonthNational Aphasia Awareness MonthNational Safety MonthNational Scleroderma Awareness MonthVision Research MonthJune 4 - 10 Dystonia Awareness WeekJune 4 - 10 National Headache Awareness WeekJune 4 - 10 Sun Safety WeekJune 4 National Cancer Survivors DayJune 12 - 18 National Men's Health WeekJune 21 National ASK DayJune 25 - July 1 Helen Keller Deaf - Blind Awareness WeekJune 27 - July 5 Eye Safety Awareness WeekJune 27 National HIV Testing Day

Health observance days - July

• Mental Illness and Awareness Month

• Men's Health

• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

• 6 : National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day

• 11 : World Population Day

• 16 : Hepatitis Day

• 31/7 - 5/8 : Cancer prevention week

Health observance day – ContinenceUN- INTERNATIONAL DAYS AND WEEKS • 7 April -- World Health Day

• 23 April -- World Book and Copyright Day • 3 May -- World Press Freedom Day • 15 May -- International Day of Families • 17 May -- World Telecommunication Day • 21 May -- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development • 22 May -- International Day for Biological Diversity • 25 May -- Beginning of the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing

Territories • 29 May -- International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • 31 May -- World No-Tobacco Day • 4 June -- International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression • 5 June -- World Environment Day • 17 June -- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought • 20 June -- World Refugee Day • 23 June -- United Nations Public Service Day • 26 June -- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • 26 June -- International Day in Support of Victims of Torture • 5 July -- International Day of Cooperatives (first Saturday of July) • 11 July -- World Population Day

List of all international observancesApril

• April 4 - International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, recognized by the UN

• April 7 - World Health Day, recognized by the UN • April 22 - Earth Day • April 23 - World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by

the UN • April 25 - Africa Malaria Day • April 26 - World Intellectual Property Day, recognized by

the UN • April 29 - World Dance Day

List of all international observancesMay

• May 1 - May Day • May 3 - World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN • May 4 - International Firefighters' Day • May 12 - International Nurses Day • May 15 - International Day of Families, recognized by the UN • May 17 - World Telecommunication Day, recognized by the UN • May 21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

, recognized by the UN • May 22 - International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN • May 29 - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, recognized by

the UN • May 31 - World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN • 1st Tuesday of May - World Asthma Day • 2nd Saturday of May - World Fair Trade Day

List of all international observancesJune

• June 1 - International Children's Day • June 4 - International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, recognized

by the UN • June 5 - World Environment Day, recognized by the UN • June 8 - World Brain Tumour Day • June 8 - World Ocean Day • June 12 - World Day against Child Labour • June 14 - World Blood Donation Day • June 17 - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, recognized by the UN • June 20 - World Refugee Day, recognized by the UN • June 21 - World Music Day • June 23 - United Nations Public Service Day, recognized by the UN • June 26 - International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, recognized

by the UN • June 26 - International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, recognized by the UN

List of all international observancesJuly

• 1st Saturday of July - International Day of Cooperatives, recognized by the UN

• July 11 - World Population Day, recognized by the UN