Author: SLCOG

To mark World Anemia Day 2025, which falls on 13 February, the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists has organized a joint symposium with the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists under the theme "Breaking Barriers: A Collaborative Approach to Haematological Problems in Pregnancy."  The symposium was comprised of valuable and deliberated lecture topics specifically related to [...]

On the auspicious occasion of December 29th 2024, the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists celebrated another milestone with the opening of its new Digital library premises Cell Academia SLCOG and newly renovated Simulations Centre and skills laboratory. The event was marked by the distinguished presence of Dr. Marlene Abeyewardena (Patron SLCOG), who conducted [...]

The most prestigious Prof. D.E Gunathilleke Oration was held on the 22nd of December 2024 at the Samson Rajapakse Auditorium, SLCOG House. The Orator was Prof Madura Jayawardana, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, who spoke on “Remedying Tubal Ectopics: Restoring Hope beyond the Crisis”   The event was presided by patron SLCOG, Dr [...]

The fourth Safe Motherhood Programme for 2024 was successfully concluded at the District General Hospital, Hambantota, on December 19, 2024. Capacity building of health professionals, doctors, institutional nurses, and field staff was done. The programme was designed and launched under the leadership of Dr Mangala Dissanayaka, President of SLCOG, with the tremendous support of Dr [...]

Collaborating with the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, the  Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists successfully concluded the joint symposium on “Reproductive Endocrinology and Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy?” on 18th December 2024 at the Auditorium, SLCOG House. Under the leadership of Dr Mangala Dissanayake, President SLCOG and Dr Niranjala Meegoda Widanege, President SLCE, the programme was well [...]

Collaborating with the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, the  Sri Lanka Society of Nephrology successfully concluded the joint symposium on “Renal Diseases in Pregnancy: Do we know what to do?” on 06th November 2024 at the Auditorium, SLCOG House. Under the leadership of Dr Mangala Dissanayake, President SLCOG and Prof Eranga Wijewickrama, President SLSON, the [...]

The ceremonial induction of the 39th President of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for 2025, Dr Sanath P Akmeemana was held on the 19th of January 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Hotel Galadari. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief Guest, Dr Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Mass Media, [...]

Assisted Vaginal Breech Delivery, Instrumental Vaginal Deliveries, Shoulder Dystocia, Second Stage Caesarean Delivery Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists hosted a Hands-on Workshop on Obstetric Emergencies for first year and third year registrars in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The workshop was held on 16th January 2025 at the Ground Floor Auditorium of the SLCOG House. [...]