59th Annual Academic Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists - Inauguration Ceremony 

The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (SLCOG) ceremonially inaugurated
its 59th Annual Academic Congress on the 4th of September at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand
Ballroom, Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo.

The proceedings commenced with the arrival of the distinguished guests. The Chief Guest
for the occasion was Prof Frank Louwen, the president of the International Federation of
Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). The Guest of Honour was Dr John Tait, the president of
the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG). The ceremony was
further graced by the presence of two eminent special guests: Dr. Ravi Chandran, President-
Elect of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and most
respected Emeritus Prof. Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran.

Following the formal welcome extended by the President of the SLCOG, Prof Rukshan
Fernandopulle, the distinguished guests delivered their addresses, enriching the
proceedings with their words of wisdom and vision for the advancement of women’s health.

A key highlight of the evening was the prestigious Prof. D. A. Ranasinghe Memorial Oration
by Dr Janakie Karunasinghe, the president-elect of the SLCOG. The inauguration concluded
with the vote of thanks by Dr. Chaminda Hunukumbure, Honorary Secretary of the SLCOG,
marking the formal opening of this landmark academic event of the college’s calendar.