Dear guests,

It is with great pleasure and honor I welcome you to the official website for the 58^th Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists which will be held from 5^th to 7^th of September 2025 at the picturesque Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo.

The theme for this year’s congress: “Improving Reproductive Health of Women – Opportunities and Challenges: An Evidence-Based Approach” provides an excellent overture to the tailor made academic line up aimed at uplifting the care provided to women in the region. We are proud to collaborate with the prestigious Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG) in organizing this years congress. In addition there will be many world renown key speakers from international professional colleges such as FIGO, SAFOG, RCOG, RANZCOG enriching the academic program. Key highlights in the academic program include the Professor D A Ranasinghe oration, Dr Rohana Haththotuwa oration, Dr P Dissanayake endowment lecture as well as the Professor Sabarathnam Arulkumaran Young Gynaecologist Award (YGA). Supplementing the academic program there will be several pre congress and post congress workshops on labour care, laparoscopy, colposcopy and urogynaecology.

I am grateful for the leadership and guidance provided by Dr Sanath Akmeemana, President of SLCOG and the dedication of all council members in organizing the congress. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the organizing committee members and administrative staff of the SLCOG for their hard work in making this event a success.

Lastly, looking forward to meet you all at the academic session filled with an enjoyable social interactions in the heart of Colombo, I warmly invite you all to register well in advance for the congress.  I sincerely hope all delegates, amidst the busy academic schedule find time to enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka along with its warm hospitality, whilst fostering fellowship as you share your knowledge and expertise. Wishing you all the best!

Dr Achintha Dissanayake
Secretary – Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

I am delighted to invite you to the Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SLCOG) 2025, taking place from 5^th to 7^th September at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organized in collaboration with AOFOG and supported by SAFOG, this prestigious event serves as the highlight of our academic calendar.

The theme for this year, “Improving Reproductive Health of Women – Opportunities and Challenges: An Evidence-Based Approach,” promises an engaging and insightful scientific program a treat to the taste buds of the participants.

The congress will be inaugurated on 5^th of September, with Prof. Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran as the Chief Guest. We are privileged to welcome distinguished international and local faculty, including:

1. Dr. Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists ( RCOG)
2. Dr. Gillian Gibson, President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists. (RANZCOG)
3. Prof Joong Shin Park, the Vice President of the Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG), will be attending as the guest of honour.
4. Dr. Shyam Desai, President of the South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SAFOG), will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest for the College Banquet on the 6^th September 2025.
5. Prof Frank Louwen, President-Elect of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and Dr. Ravi Chandran, Secretary General of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).

The congress will feature orations, plenaries, guest lectures, symposia, panel discussions, e-posters, and free communications. We would be happy to host you and have you join us as a resource person or a delegate.

For further details or assistance, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to welcoming you to SLCOG 2025.

 

Best regards,

Dr Sanath P. Akmeemana,

Congress Chairman,

58^th Annual Academic Congress 2025

Dear participants and esteemed guests,

It is truly an honour to take on the role of Chairman of Academic Activities and Research of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for 2025. Academic and research excellence are at the heart of our mission to advance women’s health, and I am committed to further strengthening these pillars in the coming year.

Guided by this year’s theme, “Improving Reproductive Health of Women, Challenges and Opportunities – An Evidence-Based Approach”, our academic programme will feature the Annual Scientific Sessions, workshops, webinars, and joint forums with local as well as international partners. These initiatives aim to equip our community with up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge while fostering innovation and empowering locally relevant research to address Sri Lanka’s reproductive health priorities.

Our focus will be on translating research into clinical and public health improvements, ensuring that the work we do directly benefits women, families, and communities. I encourage all members and beyond — from trainees to senior consultants — to actively contribute, collaborate, and share their expertise, so that together we can strengthen the foundation of knowledge and care in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Thank you.

Dr.A.Sritharan

Congress Co-chairman

58^th Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists