The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) proudly announces the Public Health Summit and 31st Annual Academic Sessions 2026. This milestone event will celebrate a century of community health in Sri Lanka while focusing on life course actions for future wellbeing.
Call for Abstracts: Now Open! We are currently accepting abstracts for the 2026 academic sessions. Researchers and public health professionals are invited to submit their work under two main categories:
Category 1: Original Research
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Original research studies using primary or secondary data.
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Systematic reviews/meta-analysis.
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Note: Category 1 abstracts will be considered for special awards, including the Dr. Ranjan De Sylva Research Award and the Dr. N.W. Vidyasagara Research Award.
Category 2: Innovative Public Health Initiatives
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New initiatives in public health.
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Evaluations of current public health programs.
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Best practices.
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Case studies/projects.
Key Thematic Tracks
Abstracts are invited under the following track themes across the life course:
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Nurturing foundations of wellbeing from safe motherhood to early childhood
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Strengthening wellbeing across adolescence and reproductive years
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Enhancing work force health, wellbeing and resilience
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Safeguarding health and wellbeing in elderly
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Health security, resilient health systems, universal health coverage and planetary health for wellbeing
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Equity, Inclusion & Social determinants across the life course leaving no one behind
(Important: At least one of the authors should be a member of the CCPSL, though this is not a mandatory requirement for international researchers ).
Important Deadlines & Links
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Abstract Submission Deadline: 07th April 2026
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Submission Portal: https://abstracts.ccpsl.lk
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Full Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF): View and Download Guidelines Here