"Mental Health and Pregnancy"—Joint Symposium Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in collaboration with Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists. 

The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (SLCOG), in partnership with the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists (SLCPsy), successfully hosted a Joint Symposium titled “Mental Health & Pregnancy” on 13th November 2025 at the Samson Rajapakse Auditorium, SLCOG House. The event focused on the growing importance of addressing mental health concerns during pregnancy and reinforced the value of close collaboration between obstetricians and psychiatrists in delivering holistic maternal care under the leadership of Dr Sanath Akmeemana (President of SLCOG) and Dr Dasanthi Akmeemana (President of SLCPsy).

The symposium was well attended, with over 75 participants comprising specialists, postgraduate trainees, and other healthcare professionals. The programme featured engaging academic sessions and interactive discussions, providing a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking. The event was smoothly coordinated by Professor Madura Jayawardane on behalf of SLCOG and Professor Chathurie Suraweera representing SLCPsy, whose dedicated efforts ensured the overall success of the symposium.