Elevate your expertise and transform your approach to women’s health.
Elevate your expertise and transform your approach to women’s health.
Experience the local culture and network with global experts. Join us for a fun run, the welcome reception, or gala dinner.
Experience the local culture and network with global experts. Join us for a fun run, the welcome reception, or gala dinner.
The FIGO President will be joined by colleagues and partners from the WHO, ICM and more to address critical issues in PPH and launch the new guidelines
The FIGO President will be joined by colleagues and partners from the WHO, ICM and more to address critical issues in PPH and launch the new guidelines
Welcome to the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Advancing women’s health:
a journey of unity and freedom
On behalf of the FIGO Board of Trustees, it is an honour to invite you to join the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
FIGO has celebrated a landmark achievement – our 70th anniversary – made possible by the international OBGYN community’s commitment to being the global voice for women’s health. We laud the opportunity to continue sharing and learning from one another in South Africa.
FIGO looks forward to using Cape Town 2025 to celebrate progress made over the past two years, including the development of strategic partnerships. I am proud of the commitment to the continuous advancement of leadership, technical competencies, patient health literacy, social accountability geared for positive experiences, research, and the implementation of evidence-based best practice policy and advocacy. Whilst Cape Town 2025 is a global convenor, the scientific programme offers the opportunity to aid the transition from a global to local focus for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), reflecting the context of country needs.
I look forward to welcoming you warmly to Cape Town in October 2025.
Professor Kihara Anne-Beatrice, MBchB, MMed (Obs/Gyn), Fellow (ECSACOG)
President, FIGO 2023–2025
Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi
Division Chair, UON-KNH Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
On behalf of the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, it is an absolute honour and my great pleasure as the host Society to welcome you to the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics taking place from 5th October to the 9th of October 2025 in the stunning city of Cape Town.
As we gather in this beautiful corner of the world, we are not just collectively addressing the critical issues in obstetrics and gynaecology, but also celebrating the spirit of collaboration and shared commitment to advancing woman’s health globally. This Congress will serve as a platform for learning, inspiration and dialogue featuring esteemed speakers, engaging workshops, and cutting edge research that reflect the latest advancements in our field.
Throughout the Congress we will tackle essential topics on maternal, obstetric, gynaecological and reproductive health to innovations in clinical practices. We aim to foster discussion and inspire solutions that will have a meaningful impact on our global and local communities. Your participation is invaluable in driving these conversations forward.
Lets embark on this enriching journey together, sharing knowledge, experiences and fostering professional relationships that will enhance our collective contributions to the field.
Professor Ismail Bhorat [ MBChB(NTL), B.Sc, DA (SA), Dip Mid COG (SA) FCOG (SA), Maternal-Fetal Medicine (HPCSA), PhD, PhD SENIOR]
President, SASOG
A/Hon Professor, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Fetal Medicine, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
Chairman: Expert Opinion Panel, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa
Director: Fetal Unit, Netcare Umhlanga Hospital, Durban, South Africa
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