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16–18 April 2026
15th SAFOG & 18th NESOG International Conference, Kathmandu
“Advancing Women’s Health in South Asia: Quality, Innovation and Sustainability.”
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The 15th SAFOG congress was held with the 18th NESOG International Conference, on the theme “Advancing Women’s Health in South Asia: Quality, Innovation and Sustainability”.
More than 500 obstetricians and gynaecologists from Nepal and abroad attended, and about 200 research papers were presented.
Latest congress
16–18 April 2026
“Advancing Women’s Health in South Asia: Quality, Innovation and Sustainability.”
What happened at the two most recent congresses with published reports.

Held with the 55th SLCOG Annual Scientific Congress from 30 September to 2 October 2022, despite the pandemic and an economic crisis.

Hosted by MOGS with FOGSI from 22 to 24 September 2023, opening with a flag march of the SAFOG nations. Dr Shyam Desai was installed as President.