14TH SAARC ENT CONGRESS
The 14th SAARC ENT Congress is a landmark medical conference that brings together leading ENT surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the region and beyond. This prestigious event serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration in the field of otorhinolaryngology. Hosted in the beautiful city of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 3rd to 6th September 2026, the congress offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, advanced surgical techniques, and best practices in ENT care. With a rich scientific programme featuring keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and live surgical demonstrations, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the field. The congress aims to foster regional collaboration, promote excellence in ENT practice, and address common challenges faced by healthcare professionals in the SAARC region. Whether you’re an expert or an emerging surgeon, this event provides an ideal environment for professional development.

President Message
The College of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head & Neck Surgeons of Sri Lanka has been conducting Annual Academic Sessions focusing on different areas of the specialty since its establishment in 2002.
The theme of the 19th Annual Academic Sessions is “Back to basics - Strengthen the foundation” focusing mainly on the surgical management of mastoid and thyroid diseases. Mastoid and thyroid diseases have been a common problem handled by the ENT surgeons now as well as in the past. Increasing number of ENT surgeons are involved in head and neck soft tissue construction. Hence, the guest lecture on this topic. Currently less complications are seen in mastoid diseases due to early identification and management by well qualified competent ENT surgeons spread throughout Sri Lanka.
