Colostomy Bag & Base Plate Donation Project

Supporting Comfort, Dignity and Essential Care for Cancer Patients

Help Us Provide Essential Colostomy Care

The National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka (Apeksha Hospital) cares for patients who may require ongoing
stoma care following surgery or during cancer treatment. Colostomy bags and compatible base plates are
essential single-use medical supplies that help patients manage stoma output safely, protect the skin around
the stoma and maintain comfort and dignity in daily life.

Why Colostomy Bags and Base Plates Are Needed

A colostomy bag is a pouch used to collect output from a colostomy. In a two-piece system, the bag connects
to a base plate (skin barrier), which adheres to the skin around the stoma. The base plate helps protect the
surrounding skin and provides a secure foundation for the pouch. These supplies need to be replaced
regularly according to the patient’s clinical needs and the product instructions.

How Patients Will Benefit

• Essential daily care: Patients can access the basic supplies needed for safe and hygienic stoma
  management.
• Skin protection: A suitable base plate helps protect the skin around the stoma from contact with output
  and reduces the risk of irritation when properly fitted.
• Improved comfort: Reliable, well-fitting appliances can support greater comfort during daily activities.
• Dignity and confidence: Consistent access to appropriate stoma supplies can help patients manage
  their condition with greater privacy and confidence.
• Continuity of care: Maintaining an adequate supply helps reduce interruptions in essential stoma care.

What the Project Will Provide

• Colostomy bags/pouches suitable for approved patient requirements.
• Compatible colostomy base plates / skin barriers.
• Different sizes or configurations where required by clinical assessment.
• Essential accessories required for safe and practical use, subject to the approved specification.
• Supplies distributed through the appropriate hospital and clinical channels.

How You Can Support the Project

Individuals, families, companies, professional associations, community organisations and well-wishers can
support the project through approved donation channels. Contributions may be directed toward complete
colostomy care sets, colostomy bags, base plates or a shared contribution toward the overall requirement.

Responsible Use of Donations

Donated supplies should be received, assessed and distributed through the appropriate hospital or approved
Development Committee channels. Product selection, sizing and clinical suitability should be confirmed by the
relevant healthcare professionals. Donations should be handled with appropriate documentation and
accountability to ensure that supplies reach patients who need them.

Supporting Better Daily Care for Patients

Your contribution can help provide essential colostomy care supplies to patients at Apeksha Hospital. By
supporting access to colostomy bags and base plates, donors can contribute to safer stoma management,
better comfort and greater dignity for patients during their treatment and recovery.

DONATE TODAY AND HELP SUPPORT ESSENTIAL PATIENT CARE