College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka

24/11/2025

26/10/2025

This month's webinar of the College of Palliative Medicine Sri Lanka will be conducted by Dr Nadisha Ratnasekara on 30 October 2025 at 8.30PM.

Dr. Nadisha Ratnasekera is a Dental Public Health professional and clinical researcher with over a decade of experience in bridging practice, policy, and research. She currently serves as the National Research Network Coordinator for CanSPARK–LTC at the Bruyère Research Institute, University of Ottawa, a pan-Canadian network advancing long-term care research.

Topic: CPMSL webinar
Time: Oct 30, 2025 08:30 PM Colombo
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13/10/2025

We welcome in the College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka 2025-2026 year Council, spearheaded by Dr Renuka Jayatissa (President).

The council comprises health care professionals across all key medical & surgical fraternities to bring forth holistic palliative care to the nation.

This delegation within the council will be working closely and in collaboration with all other allied health sciences to achieve its many goals set forth by their leadership.

13/10/2025

5th Presidential induction of the College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka Dr Renuka Jayatissa 2025-2026

13/10/2025

Dr Renuka Jayatissa, the newly inaugurated 5th president of the College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka addressing the media on this momentous day 11th of October 2025. Renuka Jayatissa

13/10/2025

The 5th presidential induction of the college of palliative medicine Sri Lanka 2025-2026.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗸𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮

COLOMBO – College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka celebrated a new chapter in its leadership with the ceremonial induction of Dr. Renuka Jayatissa as its fifth President. The distinguished event took place on the evening of Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, attended by leading figures from the nation's medical community.

The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership, with the outgoing president, Dr. Ranga Perera, officially handing over the presidential medal to Dr. Jayatissa. This symbolic gesture signified the continuation of the college's vital mission to advance compassionate care in Sri Lanka.

In her inaugural address, Dr. Renuka Jayatissa passionately articulated the profound importance of palliative medicine in modern healthcare. She presented compelling facts on how palliative care significantly improves the quality of life for patients and their families facing serious illnesses by providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress. Dr. Jayatissa emphasized that this specialized medical care is a fundamental human right and a critical component of a comprehensive healthcare system.

The evening was graced by the presence of two highly respected figures in Sri Lankan medicine. The Chief Guest was Emeritus Professor Sarath Lekamwasam, the esteemed past Chair of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya. The Guest of Honour was Emeritus Professor Aloka Pathirana, a renowned Professor of Surgery from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Their presence underscored the collaborative and multidisciplinary support for the growing field of palliative medicine.

Under Dr. Jayatissa's leadership, the College of Palliative Medicine is expected to further its advocacy, expand training for healthcare professionals, and champion the integration of palliative care services across the island, ensuring dignity and comfort for all patients in need.

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13/10/2025

𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗸𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮

The College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka celebrated the ceremonial induction of Dr. Renuka Jayatissa as its fifth President on the evening of Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo.

The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership, with the outgoing president, Dr. Ranga Perera, officially handing over the presidential medal to Dr. Jayatissa. This symbolic gesture signified the continuation of the college's vital mission to advance compassionate care in Sri Lanka.

In her inaugural address, Dr. Renuka Jayatissa passionately articulated the profound importance of palliative medicine in modern healthcare. Dr. Jayatissa emphasized that this specialized medical care is a fundamental human right and not a privilege.

The inauguration was graced by Chief Guest Emeritus Professor Sarath Lekamwasam, the esteemed past Chair of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya & Guest of Honour Emeritus Professor Aloka Pathirana, a renowned Professor of Surgery from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Under Dr. Jayatissa's leadership, the College of Palliative Medicine is expected to further its advocacy, expand training for healthcare professionals, and champion the integration of palliative care services across the island, ensuring dignity and comfort for all patients in need.

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