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The Sri Lanka Medical Association is the oldest and most prestigious professional medical association in Sri Lanka. It is widely considered the apex of all medical associations in Sri Lanka. The SLMA is the oldest professional medical association in Asia and Australasia with a history dating from 1887 with the then 'The Ceylon Branch of The British Medical Association' finally evolving into the 'Sri Lanka Medical Association' in 1972. We encourage all users of this page to share and discuss relevant non-commercial content in relation to medicine and health in Sri Lanka.
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14/02/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce passing away of Professor Tissa Vitharana, a pioneer in medical virology in Sri Lanka.
His visionary thinking was instrumental in establishing specialized virological and other related services at the Medical Research Institute (MRI).
He was at the forefront in both early research and policy development on HIV and AIDS, through various expert committees at the Sri Lanka Medical Association.

May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nirvana

13/02/2026

Join us as we celebrate a remarkable milestone with the Sri Lanka Medical Association at the 139th Anniversary International Medical Congress, held in collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation – South East Asia Region.

Under the theme “Wellness in the Nation through Local and Global Partnerships”, this prestigious congress will bring together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts to share knowledge, innovations, and collaborative strategies to strengthen healthcare delivery.

🗓 Save the Dates: 22nd – 25th July 2026
📍 Venue: Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, City of Dreams Colombo

Stay tuned for more updates on scientific sessions, keynote speakers, and registration details.

11/02/2026

It is with deep regret, we inform the passing of Dr. Chaminda Kuda Bandara today.
Dr. Chaminda was the council representative from Sabaragamuwa Province in 2023 and 2025. He was instrumental in organizing Sri Lanka Medical Association's regional activities in Ratnapura.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana

11/02/2026

Join us for the SLMA Saturday Talk!

We are discussing
”Cirrhosis” with Dr. Uditha Dassanayake this week. Don't miss this expert session!

📅 Date 14th Feb 2026
🕕 Time 6:00 - 6:45 p.m

Tap the Zoom link below to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82688057859?pwd=Yi2g1n1UuYYKYDoGQpmcoFbQhZZBCb.1

Meeting ID: 826 8805 7859
Passcode: 013606

10/02/2026

Monthly Clinical Meeting
Paediatric Palliative Care Beyond Specilists: What All Clinicians Can Do

Organized by: Sri Lanka Medical Association
In collaboration with Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians

📅 18th February 2026
🕧 12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
📍 SLMA Auditorium

🎙️ Speaker:
👩🏻‍⚕️Dr. Malithi Guruge

🎙️ Case Discussion:
👩🏻‍⚕️Dr. S.A.S.S Dilankani

✅ CPD Points for physical participants
☕ Refreshments provided

🔗 Join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87973293858?pwd=GtbUDFpsz2zj87bPchY9NwBXpVETSs.1

Meeting ID: 879 7329 3858
Passcode: 149870

10/02/2026

The Palliative & End-of-Life Care Task Force, Sri Lanka Medical Association
Lunchtime Webinar Series

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

Speaker:
A/Prof J Sampath Kondasinghe, MBBS, FRACP, FAChPM
Consultant Physician, Palliative Care Service, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, WA, Australia

📆 Thursday, February 19, 2026
🕰️ 12:15 - 1.00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86286078086?pwd=dUu9NEBjPavWOvOmUnOdq9JrN1nRqq.1

Meeting ID : 862 8607 8086
Passcode : 420597

09/02/2026

Medical Charity Dinner
* Please support this worthy cause
* Share the flyer with friends, family and colleagues
* Form a table of 10 & support the event
We are counting on you!

☎️Please call
SLMA office on 011 2693656 or Dr Pramilla Senanayake (Social Secretary-SLMA) on 077 7769123 to book your table & tickets

05/02/2026

Nipah Virus Infection: What We Should Know

The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), through the Expert Committee on Communicable Diseases, is organizing an important symposium to raise awareness and provide expert insights on Nipah Virus Infection.

🗓 Date: 9th February 2026
⏰ Time: 12.00 Noon – 1.40 PM
📍 Venue: SLMA Auditorium (Hybrid Event)
💻 Live on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86534630917?pwd=BdXntaZDkhV8wRQCaXQxzaHIql0UEp.1

Meeting ID : 865 3463 0917
Passcode : 712480

👨‍⚕️ Programme Highlights:
• Opening Remarks – Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke, President, SLMA
• Global Situation & Prevention – Dr. Palitha Karunapema, Chief Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health
• Clinical Presentation & Management – Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, Consultant Respiratory Physician
• Virological & Diagnostic Aspects – Dr. Rohitha Muthugala, Consultant Medical Virologist
• Discussion Session

All are welcome!

04/02/2026

Salute to a Resilient Nation and Her People 🇱🇰
Happy Independence Day to all our fellow Sri Lankans
සුභ නිදහස් දිනක් වේවා!
சுதந்திர தின வாழ்த்துக்கள்!

03/02/2026

SLMA Saturday Talk Series

The Sri Lanka Medical Association proudly presents an insightful academic session on:

“Thinking Like a Clinician” – Case-Based Clinical Pearls in General Medicine

📅 Date: 7th February 2026
⏰ Time: 6.00 PM – 6.45 PM

👨‍⚕️ Speaker:
Dr. Praveen Weeratunga
Consultant Physician
Senior Lecturer in Medicine – University of Colombo

👩‍⚕️ Moderator:
Dr. Maheshi Wijayabandara
Consultant Geriatrician – National Hospital, Kandy

📌 Expert talk followed by MCQ discussion.

🔗 Join via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784586377?pwd=mBGExvlyAU3ewi0bHEaqz3LsYMnbdx.1

Meeting ID: 827 8458 6377
Passcode: 142618

📞 For more details: 011 269 3324
🌐 www.slma.lk

03/02/2026

Ushering a New Era
Introducing the new outlook of 'The SLMA Monthly', the official newsletter of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.
In this edition,
📚 Feature Article-Metabolic Surgery; Revolutionizing Treatment for Obesity and Type II Diabetes
📚 Opinion- Building Beyond Ditwah; Interdisciplinary Pathways to Climate-Resilient Health Systems
📚 Research in Focus- From Shame to Empathy; Rethinking Health Communication on Substance Misuse in Sri Lanka
📚 Novice: Artificial Intelligence-Based Eye Screening; Clinical Potential, Health System Integration, and Implementation Pathways in Sri Lanka
📚 Voices From the Periphery- Resilience and Psychosocial Well-Being in Every Child

Read the full volume at slma.lk

02/02/2026

SRI LANKA COLLEGE OF PULMONOLOGISTS in collaboration with SRI LANKA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Breathing New Life: Resilience, Innovation, and Equity in Respiratory Care.”

🔰 Pre - Congress Workshop on Sleep Medicine

🔰 Conducted in conjunction with RESPIRE 2026 – 16th Annual Academic Sessions

🔰 Organised by Sri Lanka College of Pulmonologists in Collaboration with Sri Lanka Medical Association

🗓 7th February 2026
⏰ 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM
📍 Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Rodney Street, Colombo

A full-day academic workshop focusing on:

✔ Types of sleep studies
✔ Common sleep disorders
✔ Principles of sleep scoring
✔ Interpretation and clinical correlation
✔ Real-life case-based discussions

🔰Pre - registration Required
👉🏼 Register Now - https://copsl.lk/registration/

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Tuesday	08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:30
Thursday	08:30 - 16:30
Friday	08:30 - 16:30

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